Company OverviewWelcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.
CNOOC and YouYour career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.
We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per month and flexible work hours.
In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.
Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking an Advisor/Project Manager - New Ventures to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role you will lead cross-functional deal teams to originate, evaluate, and execute strategic growth opportunities across the Americas, including government bid rounds and farm-ins/outs. Serving as the central integrator between subsurface, commercial, legal, and finance teams, you will drive high-quality investment decisions through disciplined opportunity screening and transaction execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Geosciences, experience in Exploration New Ventures, and the project management skills to handle complex, multi-phase priorities. Experience in South America is an asset.
Your Background- Degree in Geoscience or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in upstream oil & gas Exploration, Business Development or Commercial roles.
- Demonstrated experience with licensing rounds, farm-ins/farm-outs and transaction negotiations.
- Strong understanding of subsurface evaluation, petroleum economics and fiscal regimes.
- Experience working on opportunities across the Americas, with South America experience preferred (including familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks, fiscal systems and stakeholder environments).
- Demonstrated project management experience, including leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-pressure environments.
- Strategic thinking and opportunity framing.
- Leadership and cross-functional team coordination.
- Commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and valuation capabilities.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- High level of integrity and sound judgment.
Your Role with Our TeamOpportunity Origination & StrategyIdentify and develop a robust pipeline of Exploration New Venture opportunities across priority basins in the Americas.
Monitor government licensing rounds, regulatory