Supervisor, Energy Geoscience

BC Energy Regulator

Supervisor leading a team of geoscientists regulating oil and gas reservoirs while ensuring conservation and protection of rights. Providing expert evaluations and technical advice in a complex environment.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeVictoria • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$121,348 - CA$139,173 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in petroleum geology and resource assessment, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and technical leadership in the management of oil and gas reservoirs. Proven ability to communicate complex geological information effectively and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

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Petroleum GeologyResource AssessmentGeological MappingRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Hydrocarbon ExplorationFormation EvaluationStratigraphic AnalysisGeological Cross-SectionsComputerized Log EvaluationWell Evaluation TechniquesEmerging Technology ApplicationData Management Software

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AccumapGeoScout

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo)

Industry Keywords

Western Canadian Sedimentary BasinEnergy Resource Activities ActDrilling and Production RegulationHydraulic FracturingInduced Seismicity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Supervisor, Energy Geoscience (Supervisor) leads a team of professional geoscientists responsible for effectively regulating industry activities related to the development and management of oil and gas reservoirs while ensuring resource conservation and protection of correlative rights.
The role provides operational and technical leadership for the Energy Geoscience program area and provides expert evaluations, recommendations, and technical advice to BCER leadership, industry, government, and external stakeholders.
The Supervisor provides geological leadership to support the continuous improvement of related legislation, regulations, and policies in response to evolving technologies and practices.
The role analyses emerging plays, unconventional reservoirs, and new technologies, to assess regulatory impacts, develop appropriate strategies, and provide leadership on complex geological matters, including hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, and resource and reserves determinations.
Operating in a complex and continually evolving environment, the Supervisor balances resource conservation with responsible resource development to support the effective stewardship of BC’s oil and gas resources.
The role provides authoritative geological guidance to industry on matters such as pool delineation and mapping, regulatory requirements on oil and gas well data gathering, and related subsurface matters, while fostering collaborative relationships that support effective regulatory outcomes.
The Supervisor provides advice to BCER executive on complex applications falling under the Commissioner’s authority, to develop recommendations for policy and legislation revisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geology, Earth Sciences or equivalent and twelve years of relevant experience; OR
A master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geology, Earth Sciences or equivalent and ten years of relevant experience.
Incumbent must be a registered member in good standing, or be eligible to register, with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) as a Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo).
Demonstrated experience in petroleum geology, hydrocarbon exploration, development, and/or regulation within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, with preference given to those with BC experience.
Demonstrated experience preparing geological cross-sections and maps, including isopach, structure, and/or net pay, to support regulatory or operational decision-making.
Demonstrated experience in resource assessment, reserves determination, formation evaluation, and stratigraphic analysis.
Demonstrated experience applying petroleum geology principles, computerized log evaluation software, well evaluation techniques, and emerging technology to support technical analysis and regulatory decision-making.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying applicable legislation, regulations, technical standards, and policy, including, but not limited to, the Energy Resource Activities Act and Drilling and Production Regulation.
Demonstrated experience using map-based petroleum data management and analysis software such as, Accumap, and/or GeoScout.
Demonstrated experience applying current geological theory, technology, and industry best practices to the analysis and delineation of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing multi-disciplinary, professional technical teams in a complex regulatory or operational environment.
Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical information effectively across all levels of the organization and to a variety of stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity for technical and non-technical audiences through presentations, briefings, and providing strategic advice.
Demonstrated understanding of reconciliation and the role and impacts of the BCER in working collaboratively with First Nations in the stewardship of BC’s energy resources.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know.
We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.
Please contact us at __Recruitment@bc-er.ca__ if you require any assistance or more information.