SeniorFull TimeEN
Location: Calgary Head Office or Edmonton Regional Office, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: T5, Level 7. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Senior Geomodeller – Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) is seeking a Senior Geomodeller to help shape the future of how Alberta’s subsurface is understood, represented, and applied in support of responsible resource development, environmental stewardship, and long-term public interest. This role is ideal for a creative, systems-oriented geoscientist who enjoys working across disciplines, mentoring others, and translating complex geological concepts into robust and useful digital representations. We are particularly interested in candidates who think beyond any single software platform or resource and are motivated by building innovative, fit-for-purpose geological models that evolve with new data, methods, and ideas. The role includes latitude to explore and pilot new modeling approaches, tools, and workflows.
As a senior technical leader within the Geoscience Innovation team, providing technical and strategic leadership to geomodellers, geoscientists, and geostatisticians, you will play a key role in the development of multi-scalar 3D geological models, from regional studies to the provincial-scale Geological Framework of Alberta (GFA)—an evolving digital representation of Alberta’s geology, groundwater systems, and subsurface resources. These models support a wide range of applications, including reconstruction of depositional systems, assessment of energy and mineral resources, pore space stewardship, and informed decision-making across the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), government, industry, Indigenous communities, and the public.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Perform in an advanced technical role conducting strategic surface and subsurface modelling work designed to support geoscientific and engineering issues facing Alberta, which is guided by the AGS operational plan.
Provide geomodelling solutions, 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.
As a senior level technical specialist, this position is expected to provide technical mentorship to staff across the AER and will be responsible for providing technical reviews with constructive feedback to other technical experts. The position is regularly called on by other branches within the AER or other departments within the Government of Alberta to provide support to various initiatives or decision making requiring geological modelling expertise.
The position may also be responsible for providing direction, leadership, and guidance on large multi-disciplinary projects requiring a broader range of geoscience expertise.
Accountable for delivering results through publication of technical reports, models, digital information, and peer-reviewed literature. Prepare findings for internal and external audiences including non-AER stakeholders, as well as within AER.
Actively manage data acquired or produced during AGS project work and ensure all data and information is managed, stored, protected and described according to best-practice standards.
What we’re looking for in you:
Masters or Ph.D. in Geology, Engineering, or Geoscience-related discipline with 10+ years of progressive related experience in geomodelling and/or related field of study; other technical training with equivalent levels of experience/expertise may be considered.
Strong working knowledge of a variety of 3D modelling software packages and 3D modelling algorithms used to create geological models for different geological intervals in western Canada.
Experience modeling a range of depositional systems/resource play types at different scales and with different types of data.
Ability to lead the development of unique solutions for integrating a variety of geospatial data types to support complex and multidisciplinary projects and AER investigations.
Familiar with developing or augmenting code (i.e. python) to support machine learning or deep learning applications.
Understanding geological pore space issues as it relates to subsurface fluid flow (i.e. disposal, brine hosted minerals, and geothermal) in Alberta is an asset.
APEGA membership or eligibility is an asset.
Ability to solve undefined problems and present and communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to apply new innovative and novel approaches to geomodelling to multiply our impact.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and timelines, handle multiple tasks, and lead risk informed decision making.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
Ability to share knowledge, teach skills, and explain concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
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.
Relocation assistance may be provided for individuals residing outside Alberta, subject to eligibility and approval.
This position requires the incumbent to work from either the Calgary Head Office or the Edmonton Regional Office in Alberta.
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 plan(s)
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 https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.
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: April 23, 2026, at midnight (11:59 p.m.)
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