Geology
summer student

Reporting to the Subsurface Manager, this position will provide general assistance to the East Coast Subsurface team. Duties will include working with Geophysicists and Geologists to aid in the understanding, correlation and mapping of biostratigraphic data in the development area. The student will gain an understanding of how Geologists and Geophysicists play a key role in the development of a hydrocarbon pool.

Skills required

• strong academic background in the geosciences and an interest in working in the oil & gas industry
• ability to effectively work within a team environment.
• strong written and oral communication skills
• experience with a range of software programs and database programs
• a strong work ethic

Sedimentologist/
geophysicist

This position requires digital interpretation of seismic reflection profiles on the continental margins of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland to continue Pleistocene stratigraphic definition and sedimentological assessment of this region. The work will require integration of results from a variety of geophysical data types and core results. The candidate may also be required to conduct core description and measurement of core physical properties.

The scope of the project is to further our knowledge of the Pleistocene geology of the east coast continental margin to understand margin construction processes, the role of glaciations in margin construction and potential geohazards present to offshore oil and gas exploration and development.

Skills required:

• basic understanding of sedimentology and stratigraphy concepts, computer skills
• knowledge of seismic interpretation, and some programming would be an asset

Water resources
technician

Under the direction of the Hydrologist, the student will assist with a project to predict streamflow in ungauged basins in the Mackenzie Valley of the Northwest Territories. Duties will include statistical analysis of Environment Canada streamflow and climate data and topographic data. The student will also assist with field work including maintaining meteorological towers, surveying, hydrometric measurements, and the preparation of equipment for field work and other miscellaneous field and office tasks.

At the end of the term the student will help organize a workshop at which they will assist in presenting the results of their work.

Skills required:

• Experience in surveying and field programs
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of hydrology, water resource engineering and statistics
• Knowledge of Northwest Territories geography
• Ability to conduct physically-demanding field work in remote areas under environmentally and climatically difficult conditions

Geophysicist
intern

Under the guidance of an experienced geophysicist, you will apply the basic geologic principles and techniques employed in the interpretation of geophysical data to identify oil and gas opportunities.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team and working from a prepared project outline, you will undertake fundamental interpretations of geophysical data focused on either stratigraphic or structural traps. This involves the integration of seismic, well, and geological data into viable interpretations. Seismic interpretation and mapping are typically conducted on workstations. At the close of the work term, a summary report documenting the project and providing recommendations is presented to team member and management.

Skills required:

• third or fourth year B.Sc. student in Geology or Physics/Geophysics
• familiarity with seismic and sequence stratigraphic concepts
• exposure to 2D and/or 3D seismic reflection data
• sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• previous experience with unix or PC geoscience workstations