Geologist

Role Responsibilities

Do you love solving complex resource challenges and shaping the future of Alberta’s energy landscape? Are you ready to apply your geological expertise to drive responsible development and optimize Crown revenues?

Reporting to Manager, Geoscience, the Geologist will provide technical advice on oil and gas agreements, Crown equity, enhanced recovery schemes, geothermal projects, and Indigenous mineral equity settlements. You will evaluate industry submissions under the Mines and Minerals Act, ensure orderly development, and return non-productive rights for future disposition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical advice on resource development, lease continuations, Crown equity, EOR schemes, geothermal, and Indigenous mineral equity.
• Evaluate industry submissions under the Mines and Minerals Act to support responsible development and optimize Crown revenues.
• Analyze geological data, verify lease productivity, and make recommendations on unitization, offsets, and tenure decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, AER, and industry to resolve technical issues and ensure consistent interpretation of data.
• Participate in committees and forums to inform policy, stay current with industry trends, and represent the department’s technical interests.

If you are passionate about responsible resource development and ready to make a meaningful impact on Alberta’s energy future, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our dynamic team.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking: You will consistently evaluate technical merit and understanding PNG Tenure rules and processes.
• Agility: You will manage shifting priorities across regular tasks, projects, and ad hoc requests with ease.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You engage active listening to understand client needs and translating technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Drive for results: You commit to completing assignments on time, seeking deeper insights, and maintaining accuracy and precision in your work.

Qualifications

Minimum University graduation in a related field (Geology, Geophysics, or Petroleum Engineering), supplemented by four (4) years of related experience.

APEGA Membership: Registered and in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The following will be considered assets:.

• Geological Expertise: Strong understanding of geological principles, industry standards, and the stratigraphy of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.
• Geological Analysis: Ability to interpret subsurface data and assess lease productivity using accepted geological principles.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g., Mines and Minerals Act), industry evaluation standards.
• Software Proficiency: Competent in GeoScout, and Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• This is a full-time permanent position.

Location:

• Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification and hold active APEGA membership in good standing.

This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What GOA offers:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.