Geoscience Summer Students

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. Today, we are a proud member of the Shell Group, and a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and environmental performance. 

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities. 

Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

We are currently seeking two Geoscience Summer Students to join our Geosciences team. The successful candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills along with a passion for learning. We are seeking self-starters with exceptional interpersonal skills. These 4-month work terms will commence in May 2027 and are based in Calgary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This will be a project-based work term where the successful candidates will collaborate with Senior Geologists and Geophysicists on one or more projects that entail various tasks including:

• Evaluate oil and gas potential in a designated area 

• Analyze and integrate wireline logs, drill cuttings, production, and engineering data 

• Identify type logs, picking tops, and mapping stratigraphic units 

• Compile and map available area well data to provide structural, isopach, and pay map interpretations 

• Identify production profiles, drainage bubbles, and defining gas/oil and oil/water contacts 

• Work on base mapping for potential horizontal gas well targets 

• Assess and develop 3D subsurface models to enhance reservoir characterization 

• Analyze available core samples 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC:

• The position is ideally suited for students currently in their second or third year of a Bachelor’s program in Geosciences and are returning to school the following term 

• A keen interest in pursuing a career in the energy sector

• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills 

• Related experience, a strong desire to learn, along with intermediate computer skills are considered assets 

• Ability to work independently within a team environment 

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY: 

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us 

• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry 

• A culture of caring and high performance 

• Focus on health and well-being 

• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success 

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry 

We are pleased to share that Shell’s acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. has now officially closed. This marks an important milestone for both organizations and the beginning of a new chapter together. 

ARC Resources Ltd. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and will continue to operate largely as a standalone business for a period of time before fully integrating. 

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.