Manager, Gas Supply

Position Title: Manager, Energy Supply & Procurement

Weekly Hours of Work: 40

Business Unit: Commercial Services

About Us: Department Description

With over 130 years of experience, North American Commercial Services works with industry, municipalities, and communities to design, build, finance, and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution, and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan, ensuring that the water exceeds public health, environmental, and industrial requirements. North American Commercial Services is responsible for providing safe and reliable energy to thousands of customers in more than 30 communities in Southwestern Ontario. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care, and work that matters, apply today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the Job

We are hiring a Manager, Gas Supply [Full Time Permanent] position working out of Toronto, Calgary, or Edmonton office. This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address. This position is eligible to participate in EPCOR's Where We Work hybrid program depending on business needs and upon meeting the eligibility requirements.

The Manager of Ontario Gas Supply leads the team responsible for securing necessary gas supplies, storage & transportation requirements for our regulated utility operations. This role involves negotiating and managing contracts, setting strategic objectives for gas supply, overseeing relevant gas regulatory filings, and ensuring the team is equipped to handle operational challenges.

This position will report to the Vice President (VP) Ontario Region, with a future transition to reporting under the VP Commercial Development. As the Manager, Ontario Gas Supply, an immediate focus will be to align team capabilities with Ontario Operations' strategies and long-term plans – this includes using a mix of internal and external resources to mitigate business risks.

What You'd Be Responsible For

Planning & Execution

- Developing and implementing energy procurement strategies in accordance with internal policies and aligning with Ontario Energy Board guidance.
- Providing input and recommendations into the overall strategic decisions while being responsible for implementing business plans for Gas Supply.
- Strategically planning and identifying the budget requirements for the provision of gas supply, customer consumption, transportation, and storage.
- Leading procurement strategies, plans, and research for the procurement of gas supply, pipeline, and storage capacity including market, weather, and demand industry forecasts.
- Overseeing local gas acquisition, local gas gathering, producer services, and supporting capital budget program for gas connections.
- Managing Company Green House Gas Reporting (GHG), analyzing energy data, preparing reports, and providing required information for any necessary Ontario Energy Board (OEB) filings.
- Leading contract negotiation, procurement, and administration of gas supply pipeline and storage capacity agreements as well as executing energy supply and procurement activities, rates analysis, and utility budget planning.
- Designing and reviewing energy operational procedures and processes to ensure reliable and safe operations and compliance with policies, standards, regulatory, pipeline & utility requirements.

Operational Excellence

- Managing and administrating all issues related to utility contracts and third-party service to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Ensuring the technical integrity, maintenance, and optimized performance of the Ontario operational systems including natural gas and electricity systems.

Relationships & Collaboration

- Liaising with Utility partners to ensure EPCOR Natural Gas Limited Partnership (ENGLP) contract for the optimum contract rate.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts across different business units and functions.

Team Leadership & Performance Coaching

- Leading all recruitment efforts including new hire onboarding program that ensures successful transition from training to working as a successful CSC for all aspects of inbound services for the Energy Service Contact Centre.
- Managing team and individual performance by setting SMART performance objectives, providing coaching and development support towards achieving quality results and building a succession pipeline.

What's Required to Be Successful

- Bachelor's Degree relevant to the field is required.

- Masters Degree and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) highly desirable.

- 10+ years' experience in energy operations combined with 5+ years of progressive managerial experience.
- Expert knowledge of energy and natural gas markets, energy (gas) procurement practices, gas storage control, and systems planning.
- Experience managing renewable energy and power projects and initiatives in a regulated business is an asset.
- Knowledge of networking or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Strong business and financial acumen combined with data analysis and numerical skills.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead professional teams as well as collaborate effectively with regulatory staff, gas pipeline marketers & supplier representatives.
- Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office applications specifically Ms. Excel and thorough working knowledge of database concepts and common applications e.g. Python.

Other Important Facts About This Job

- Jurisdiction: MGMT
- Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly
- Location: This position may be eligible to participate in EPCOR's Where We Work hybrid program from either our Alberta (AB) or Ontario (ON) office location – depending on business needs and upon meeting the eligibility requirements. Candidates must also be able to work Ontario hours.
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, have successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education), and are legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
- Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviors will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.

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