Natural Gas Scheduler

Gas Alberta Energy provides advisory and supply services to electricity and natural gas consumers in Alberta and is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Natural Gas Scheduler to join their Marketing Services team. This role is essential in managing the flow of natural gas through pipelines, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of gas to customers. This role requires a strong understanding of pipeline operations, regulatory requirements, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The Natural Gas Scheduler works closely with the Manager, Trading and the Natural Gas Market and Supply Analyst to provide competitive consumer pricing and maximize trading opportunities in the Alberta natural gas market. This role will require the incumbent to work a minimum of one (1) weekend per month, as well as Statutory holidays (Both Canadian and U.S.) on a rotational basis. The Company currently operates under a “hybrid” work model.

**Key Areas of Accountability and Responsibility**

**Scheduling**
- Estimate, plan, and coordinate the movement of natural gas based on customer demands and pipeline capacity.
- Monitor pipeline activity by tracking gas flow, identifying potential issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Utilize an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system to capture and balance all trading activity with corresponding pipelines and counterparties.
- Responsible for all trade confirmation processes.
- Maintain, enter, verify all credit reports.
- Problem solving which includes identifying and resolving any issues that may arise with the scheduling of natural gas, such as pipeline capacity constraints or unexpected changes in demand.
- Balance pipelines in internal systems to meet Accounting/Billing and Internal Control requirements.
- Create and verify transactions confirmations and netting statements.

**Trading**
- Maintain a fundamental understanding of Alberta’s supply demand trend analysis, including tracking market trends, identifying potential opportunities, and communicating trading implications to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the Manager, Trading and Natural Gas Market Supply Analyst, by contributing to daily trading and scheduling activities as needed.
- Weekend and holiday rotation required to ensure continuous operational support.
- Vacation coverage when needed.

**Key Competencies**
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proven ability to multitask effectively, perform well under pressure, and meet strict pipeline and trading deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Reliable with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data to support strategic decision making.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

**Professional Experience and Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in business, or another related field an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in natural gas scheduling.
- Experience working with ETRM systems, with knowledge of Hitachi TRMTracker an asset.
- Experience with NGTL, ATCO, APEX, and TransGas pipelines.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2A 7W5