Contract Senior Geologist

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.  Join our team as we make modern life possible. Posting Close Date: 08/31/2026 Senior Contract Geologist, Canada Reservoir Characterization Location: Calgary, Alberta Term: 6 to 12 months Company: Ovintiv Canada Position Overview Ovintiv Canada is seeking a Senior Contract Geologist to support the Canada Reservoir Characterization Geoscience team on a 6- to 12- month contract. This role will focus on advancing high-quality subsurface evaluations, supporting asset development decisions, and helping identify, assess, and progress value-add opportunities across Ovintiv’s Canadian portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong technical geoscience experience, a solid understanding of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. This role requires someone who can independently manage technical work, communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and contribute to practical, business-focused recommendations.

Develop geological subsurface evaluations across Ovintiv Canada assets, including geological interpretation, mapping, and reservoir characterization in both carbonate and clastic reservoirs. Integrate geological, geophysical, petrophysical, engineering, and business inputs to help evaluate opportunities and support commercial decision-making. Collaborate closely with reservoir engineering, development, drilling and completions, geophysics, petrophysics, land, and other technical teams. Provide clear, concise technical summaries and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Manage multiple concurrent priorities while maintaining technical quality and attention to detail. Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows and outcomes. Demonstrate Ovintiv’s core values: One, Agile, Driven, and Innovative.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline. Professional geoscience designation required with APEGA Senior-level geoscience experience (10+ years), exploration and disposal characterization an asset Strong Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin experience is required. Carbonate and siliciclastic experience required Strong ability to manage and integrate core, petrophysical, geophysical, geochemical, geomechanical interpretations with reservoir engineering, and operational data. Proficiency with Petrel and/or Kingdom is required. Experience with GeoScout is required. Reservoir modelling experience is considered an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize technical challenges and recommend practical solutions. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical work in a clear, business-relevant, and digestible format. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal