Geology & Geophysics Student - January & May 2025

at  Suncor Energy

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Students have an opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the mining and energy industries. Student positions include roles on various production sites, in the field and in offices, these positions and can empower you to shape the trajectory of your career path. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!
We are seeking Geology, Geophysics and Earth Sciences who continually seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the workplace, in order to understand not just what you do but why you do it.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences or a related program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Note: Geology student roles start in May 2025
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application
• For some roles you may need to possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Review geological data (geophysical and petrophysical logs, core descriptions, and seismic)
• Create and maintain accurate operating sections and isopach maps to assist the production geologists
• Update and maintain geologic records associated with aggregate exploration programs
• Provide daily geological technical assistance including daily field monitoring and activities of all aggregate faces, as well as daily reporting of aggregate geological information
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support short range plans by communicating model or geologic deviations from the plan and by adjusting shovel dig locations as required
• Complete field investigation programs as required to increase understanding of a particular area’s geologic anomalies

Location and other Key Details:

• This is a 4, 8, 12 or 16 month work term starting in May 2024
• Locations include Fort McMurray (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo) or Calgary
• Relocation support will be provided if required
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

• Review geological data (geophysical and petrophysical logs, core descriptions, and seismic)
• Create and maintain accurate operating sections and isopach maps to assist the production geologists
• Update and maintain geologic records associated with aggregate exploration programs
• Provide daily geological technical assistance including daily field monitoring and activities of all aggregate faces, as well as daily reporting of aggregate geological information
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support short range plans by communicating model or geologic deviations from the plan and by adjusting shovel dig locations as required
• Complete field investigation programs as required to increase understanding of a particular area’s geologic anomalie