Highlights of the job
We are hiring a Manager of Ontario Gas Supply working out of Toronto, Calgary or Edmonton.
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. The Manager must align team capabilities with Ontario Operations’ strategies and long-term plans, using a mix of internal and external resources to mitigate business risks.
This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates.
What you’d be responsible for
Planning
Developing and implementing energy procurement strategies in accordance with internal policies and aligning with Ontario Energy Board guidance. Executing supply side energy procurement activities, rates analysis, and utility budget planning. Leading and completing procurement strategies, plans, and studies for the procurement of gas supply, pipeline capacity, and storage capacity including market, weather, and demand studies.Providing input and recommendations into business units strategic decisions while being responsible for implementing the business plan for Gas Supply. Responsible for local gas acquisition, local gas gathering, producer services, and supporting capital budget program for gas connections.Strategically planning and identifying the budget requirements for the provision gas supply, customer consumption, transportation and storage.
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.
Execution
Responsible for Company Green House Gas Reporting, analyzing energy date, preparing reports, and providing required information for any necessary OEB filings.Leading the negotiation, procurement, and administration of gas supply pipeline and storage capacity agreements.Accountable for identification, development, review and revision of Operations procedures and processes to ensure reliable and safe operations and compliance to policies, standards, regulatory, pipeline & utility requirements.
Relationships
Responsible for working with utility partners to ensure ENGLP contract for the optimum contract rate.Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts across different business units.Ensuring cross functional accountability and authority practices.
Leadership
Hiring, engaging and developing talent.Creating and developing capable, committed, and high-performing team(s).Setting appropriate performance objectives, provide coaching and support, and hold people accountable for achieving results.Evaluating capabilities/potential and prioritize development activities to close gaps and build succession pipeline(s).
What’s required to be successful
Ten plus (10+) years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations including an additional five plus (5+) years of progressive supervisory experience.Masters Degree and CEM highly desirable.Recruited, motivated, provided direction, coached, delegated and managed performance. Ability to create a safe, inclusive, engaging organizational climate. Experience managing projects and initiatives in a regulated business. Knowledge of networking or SCADA system. Expert knowledge of natural gas energy procurement practices, energy markets, gas storage and gas control (preferably Ontario)
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction: MGMT
Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly
Application Deadline: February 2, 2025
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A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and 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 behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.