Crude Oil Trader

Gibson Energy ULC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Energy ULC is looking for a Crude Oil Trader at our Calgary Head Office. This full-time permanent position involves managing crude oil transactions and developing trading strategies in line with market conditions. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in crude oil trading, and a deep understanding of North American crude markets is essential.

The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure compliance and profitability while demonstrating a commitment to Environment, Health & Safety standards. A university degree in a related discipline is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in crude oil trading or a related commercial function.
• Deep understanding of North American physical crude markets.
• Proven ability to generate earnings while managing portfolio risk.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage crude oil purchases, sales, and exchanges.
• Develop and implement trading strategies aligned to market conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to support commercial opportunities.
• Track and report inventory positions accurately to Risk Management teams.

Skills

Crude oil trading

Analytical capability

Decision-making judgment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree in a related discipline

Job description

Crude Oil Trader

Location: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Marketing and Trading

Reporting to the Manager, Crude Oil Trading, the successful candidate will play a key role in integrating and growing Gibson Energy’s Canadian Supply & Trading business while supporting the company’s expanding infrastructure platform.

What You’ll Do

• Execute and manage crude oil purchases, sales, and exchanges across physical and financial markets.
• Develop and implement trading strategies (daily, monthly, and long-term) aligned to market conditions and corporate objectives.
• Integrate and profitably grow the Canadian trading portfolio in strategically aligned markets.
• Maintain deep market knowledge of North American crude oil fundamentals and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with Sales Origination, Lease Purchasing, Logistics, Business Development and Fundamentals teams to support commercial opportunities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal credit and risk management policies.
• Track and report inventory positions accurately to Risk Management teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key market counterparties.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Accounting to deliver accurate monthly P&L reporting.
• Support month-end close processes and reporting requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support trading decisions and business insights.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensure safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• University degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of industry experience and expertise.
• 10+ years of experience in crude oil trading, or a related commercial function.
• Deep understanding of North American physical crude markets, including key hubs such as Permian, Cushing, and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Proven ability to generate earnings while managing portfolio risk within established guidelines.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, decision-making judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed, accountable, and able to contribute effectively within a high-performing team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is performed in an office environment.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.