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Geophysics Summer Student

Geophysics Summer Student

Tourmaline is a Canadian senior oil and natural gas company focused on long-term growth through an active exploration, development, production and acquisition program in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

Tourmaline’s geoscience summer internships are designed to provide a comprehensive foundational knowledge of the Canadian energy industry while allowing students to practically apply geoscience skills learned in school. Tourmaline is a geoscience-focused company that provides students with the chance to work alongside industry experts and learn the teamwork and work ethic it takes to be a part of Canada’s largest natural gas producer. Students will learn about the Canadian energy industry from the inside, working with geologists, geophysicists, and engineers to experience firsthand the excitement of prospect generation and geologic interpretation. Our students will be placed in a position that will give them exposure to many aspects of being professional geoscientists, including field trips, geologic exploration, reservoir characterization, development, and operations.

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Location

Calgary

Job Type

Term

Posted

2026-09-16

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for or assist with the following duties but not be limited to:

  • Seismic Interpretation using structure, amplitude, attributes
  • Mapping both stratigraphic and structural features
  • Identifying new opportunities for well locations
  • Multi-disciplinary integration (e.g. geophysics, geology, petrophysics, etc.)
  • Other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

The successful candidate needs to have experience in the following areas in order to be qualified for this role:

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
  • Must be currently enrolled in a university Geoscience program (BSc or MSc in Geophysics or Geology)
  • Must be enrolled as a student through December 2026
  • Exposure to mapping software such as Seisware, Kingdom, Accumap, and GeoGraphix is considered an asset

Skills

The successful candidate will need the following skills in order to perform the duties of the position effectively:

  • Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to take pride and ownership of work
  • Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work individually and in team settings

Apply for this position

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those candidates selected for interviews—after the application closing date—will be contacted.

Key responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and may or may not include all the above dependent on the evolution of this role. Flexibility of the individual will be key to the successful candidate’s success as the role is likely to evolve and change over time. Job scope and accountabilities are planned to increase over time.

Applicants must reside in Canada and have a working visa in order to apply for this job.

Please note that new graduates and professionals are not eligible for student opportunities.