Intern Geologist

Job description

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 and flexibility . 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: 09/17/2026 Geology and Geoscience interns have an exciting opportunity to work side by side with industry experts utilizing cutting-edge geological, geophysical, data science, and engineering technologies on best-in-class oil and gas assets. Our geologists are part of multidisciplinary teams, providing tremendous opportunities to learn the full scope of oil and gas resource plays. Teams include engineers, geophysicists, petrophysicists, data scientists, land negotiators, regulatory professionals, operations professionals, and others with the diverse expertise needed to achieve our strategic objectives. To ensure interns are given relevant, value-added, and meaningful work, we do not create specific assignments until late-spring. However, our intern projects are designed to provide value to both the interns and the teams. These projects are impactful and will stretch your abilities, give you the opportunity to learn and gain new skills, and help you launch your career in geoscience. Responsibilities Our Geoscience interns will be placed in one of the following roles: Exploration: evaluate new reservoirs, plays, basins, and new technologies. Reservoir Characterization : Evaluate known reservoirs, fields, and plays; map reservoir geometry and properties; build reservoir models; determine critical parameters that influence productivity and economics; evaluate hydrocarbon volumes; and extend the limits of known fields or plays. Development Operations: Build well plans; specify data acquisition requirements; oversee the geological operations of drilling wells; geosteer horizontal wells; communicate well progress to stakeholders; and participate in completion design. Required Qualifications Must be enrolled in a Geoscience graduate degree program. Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027. Available May 2027 – August 2027. Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship. In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $37.50 - $53.94 USD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school. Valuing Your Contributions Ovintiv values the contributions of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv while further developing your talents. Interview Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search. At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.