Geologist

Meet Vermilion

We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities.

Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence , Trust , Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business.

Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.

We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.

The Opportunity

Are you a #Geologist with oil and gas experience in unconventional and operations geology? Interested in working on a greenfield development and having a direct impact on both the area and the business?

We are #hiring a Geologist to work out of our #Calgary head office. If you have excellent interpersonal skills and are motivated to be a key member of a rapid growth area of our business, we want to hear from you!

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide geologic expertise for the identification and evaluation of both development potential on Vermilion lands, as well as merger and acquisition growth opportunities inside the core area.

Within the Mica area in context with the Montney sub-basin, you will increase our detailed understanding of the geology.

You will join a team that values its people and provides work with purpose.

What you will do

Characterize area geology with detailed maps, cross sections, and reports using petrophysical well logs, well tests, core and cuttings analyses, seismic data, drilling and production history, and competitor analysis

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to optimize well placement, refine type curve areas, and identify sweet spots to maximize play economics

Generate prospects and locations for drilling and reserve additions and advance inventory to drill ready locations through internal / external approval processes

Provide geological input to the team for field development planning, year-end reserve bookings, and assessment of suspension and abandonment candidates

Manage geological operations for drilling programs

Identify value add opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to maximize value to Vermilion through evaluation of land sales, expiries, acquisitions, divestitures, farm in / out agreements, swaps, etc.

Communicate technical analysis and results to management, industry partners, and government agencies

What you will bring

5 or more years of unconventional and operations geology experience in the oil and gas industry; strong preference for Montney experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Geology and registered as a Professional Geologist with APEGA

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience working with GeoScout, Accumap, or related mapping software

Demonstrated experience in gathering, manipulating, and analyzing large data sets

What we offer

Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance

Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer

Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code

Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast

Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward

Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program

Onsite childcare available (fee-based)

Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

Why you’ll love working with us

We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work

We are recognized by Great Place to Work Institute® as a Best Workplace® in many of our locations around the globe

We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology

We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will

We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development

We are recognized as a leader in sustainability by independent ESG rating agencies

We are focused on the future : responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options

Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.

Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.

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