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	<strong>Summary</strong></p>
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	Reporting to the Manager, Geosciences, the Geologist Team Lead is responsible for work load planning, preparing technical analyses and for providing guidance to the Geoscience team regarding the MacKay River Asset. This position is based in Calgary.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
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	In coordination with the Manager, is responsible for assisting in the strategic and planning activities of the group:</p>
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		Assist with the preparation of the annual budget under the strategic direction from the manager;</li>
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		Coordinate the technical delivery of yearly objectives;</li>
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		Guide the team to compile estimates to support budgets and AFEs;</li>
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		Manage the spend and accruals of specific projects;</li>
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		Raise AFEs as necessary.</li>
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	Coordinate with internal, external employees, teams, vendors and suppliers:</p>
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		Provide input into the annual performance contracts of team members;</li>
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		bAssist in recruitment;</li>
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		Provide day to day mentoring of geologists and geophysicists on the team;</li>
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		Develop and implement training programs in coordination with the Manager, Geosciences;</li>
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		Correspond with the Energy and Resource Conservation Board when necessary.</li>
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	Provide technical guidance to the team while assisting in all technical analysis where necessary:</p>
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		Guide the geologists in the planning and execution of vertical delineation and SAGD well drilling programs;</li>
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		Review and assist in construction of geological models and maps;</li>
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		Plan and guide detailed sedimentological characterization of the reservoir;</li>
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		Analyze and present information to managers and executives as necessary;</li>
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		Tie the work of the team together into one program;</li>
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		Resolve technical issues, inquiries or concerns of team;</li>
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		Vet data from geologists and geophysicists;</li>
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		Plan and organize and QC delineation programs;</li>
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		Follow and provide advice on SAGD drilling;</li>
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		Working closely with geophysicist on incorporation of new data into geomodels.&nbsp;</li>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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		Minimum 10 years oil sands or related geological experience</li>
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		Minimum B. Sc. in Geology, but Masters of Geology is preferred</li>
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		APEGA accreditation preferred</li>
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		Experience mentoring and guiding professionals considered an asset</li>
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		Good command of geophysics would be an asset</li>
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		Good command of clastic sedimentological description and interpretation</li>
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		Advanced stratigraphic correlation and subsurface mapping skills</li>
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		Good knowledge of Petrel, GeoScout and Accumap software</li>
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		Good understanding of geomodelling and geostatistics</li>
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		Experience leading a team considered an asset</li>
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		Excellent planning and execution skills</li>
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		Exceptional oral and written communication skills</li>
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		Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team</li>
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		Strong organizational skills</li>
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		Extensive experience mentoring more junior staff<br />
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	Interested parties should fill out Brion Energy&rsquo;s job application form at http://www.brionenergy.com/job-application-form.html . Please attach your resume along with a covering letter (in the same document) highlighting your directly related previous experience and accomplishments.<br />
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	To see other Brion Energy career opportunities please visit www.brionenergy.com/careers.html<br />
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