Senior Geologist

September 5, 2025

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The Senior Geologist will play a key role in shaping the future success and growth of Greenfire. This position involves conducting in-depth geological and geophysical analysis to assess and optimize the potential of Greenfire’s current assets. Additionally, the role includes overseeing of drilling programs, planning and executing appraisal and development strategies, and providing management with recommendations regarding future exploration and acquisitions. This is a permanent, full-time position based at Greenfire Resources’ Calgary office, with occasional fieldwork as required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the MANAGER – GEOSCIENCES

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Independently generate comprehensive geological interpretations using both established workflows and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to provide recommendations on appraisal activity, delineation programs, development planning, and production optimization of SAGD assets.
  • Oversee geological field operations during drilling and completions of delineation and SAGD programs.
  • Prepare and present material to technical management, senior management, and JV partners.
  • Work with regulatory on applications and yearly reporting as required.

Occasional travel to site as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Geoscience from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Active status as a Professional Geologist with APEGA in good standing.
  • 5+ years of previous SAGD experience including planning and execution of delineation and SAGD programs.
  • Knowledgeable of the stratigraphy of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, with focus on the McMurray Formation and Athabasca Oil Sands, including application of clastic sedimentology and sequence stratigraphic principles.
  • Experience in the creation of technically sound geologic maps, cross sections, and depositional models.
  • Proficient with Petrel and GeoScout software.
  • Additional skills/experience in petrophysics and seismic interpretation is considered an asset.
  • Proven team player who excels in an environment of diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
  • Capacity to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic work environment with tight timelines.
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying and taking on projects and duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Builds Personal Leadership, continually builds self-awareness and leadership effectiveness
  • Develops People & Greenfire Culture, demonstrates an unwavering commitment and investment in developing individuals, teams, our culture, and values
  • Fosters Collaboration, builds strong and trusting internal relationships by modelling and supporting collaboration across the company
  • Champions Business Excellence, leverages creative thinking, business insight and financial acumen to build operational efficiency and long-term business success
  • Shapes Vision & Strategy, strategies that are aligned with Greenfire and will support the overall vision of the company. Executing on the short and long-term strategies to create a thriving and sustainable business

Why Greenfire?

GROC explores, acquires, develops, and produces oil and gas in the Canadian energy sector and internationally. In 2020, the Company’s operations team was awarded the Energy Excellence Awards Champion for Project Excellence in Oilsands, voted by its peers to recognize energy excellence and focused advancement and collaboration with Canada’s energy sector. GROC is well capitalized to seek additional oil and gas assets within Canada.

* Compensation commensurate with experience *

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Industries

    Oil and Gas

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Company

Greenfire Resources

Location

Calgary

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

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