Senior Geophysicist, Seismic Interpretation

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Alberta Energy Regulator Full time

Location: Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: SP4, Level 6, $113,564.00 - $141,955.00 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Senior Geophysicist, Seismic Interpretation - Hybrid

The Opportunity:

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), a branch of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), is currently recruiting for a Senior Geophysicist, Seismic Interpretation to join a talented and multi-disciplinary group of geoscientists and engineers within the Subsurface Geology and Geohazards team. As a Senior Geophysicist, Seismic Interpretation, you are expected to provide technical support and mentorship to staff across the organization and will be responsible for providing technical review with constructive feedback to other technical experts.

This role requires expertise on the integration of reflection and passive seismic data with other geospatial datasets, in defining, classifying and understanding the geometry, architecture and structural nature of Alberta’s subsurface to solve complex and often undefined problems. It requires open collaboration, teamwork, and a drive for continuous improvement in all we do.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Provide scientific advice, guidance, and leadership on large multi-disciplinary projects which may span outside of immediate job area to support both short term and long-term branch or division level decision making. Communicate complex technical information internally and externally and engage regularly with personnel outside of the AER and the Government of Alberta.

  • Perform in an advanced technical role conducting strategic subsurface work designed to support regulatory, economic, and environmental issues facing Alberta, which is guided by the AGS operational plan.

  • Accountable for delivering results through publication of technical reports, maps, digital information, and peer-reviewed literature. Prepare findings for internal and external audiences including non-AER stakeholders, as well as teams, branches, and divisions within AER.

  • Actively manage data acquired or produced during AGS project work. Work to ensure data and information is stored and described according to best-practice standards for re-use and is handled and protected after project is complete.

  • Provide subsurface geological support and expertise to other branches in the AER through participation in AER projects or upon request, including frequent collaboration and support of the Induced Seismicity experts in the organization.

What we’re looking for in you:

  • Masters Degree in geoscience or other related education is preferred and eligibility for registration as a Professional Geoscientist with APEGA is required.

  • 7+ years of relevant industry, academia or government geoscience experience.

  • Experience coding in Matlab, Python, or similar languages.

  • Experience using Petrel is preferred.

  • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of geophysics and its application through a history of conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications.

  • Demonstrates working knowledge of 2D and 3D reflection seismic interpretation, use of attributes for subsurface characterization, as well as integration with other geophysical data sets (airborne surveys, shallow subsurface geophysical methods, well logs, earthquakes).

  • Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate complex geoscience concepts, practices, or approaches to stakeholders.

Additional Information:

  • All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

  • Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

  • If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

  • Great benefits from your first day of work

  • Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

  • Defined benefit pension plans

  • Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)

  • Generous vacation entitlement and flex days


More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website here.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: March 18, 2025, at midnight

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