Natural Gas Trader

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Natural Gas Trader to join their Supply & Trading team. The successful candidate will execute trades, develop strategies, and analyze market conditions to optimize returns. This role offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and flexible benefits from day one, along with opportunities for community engagement and wellness support.

Benefits

Access to a fitness facility

Onsite nurse

Café

Competitive compensation including bonus and pension

Flexible benefits from day one

Paid vacation with option to purchase additional days

Wellness allowance and personal care days

Paid volunteer days and donation matching

Qualifications

• At least 5 years related experience, preferably in energy market analysis.
• Experience in natural gas trading and scheduling is advantageous.
• Supply chain management experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily spot, monthly & term trades per company policies.
• Analyze market data to inform trading strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms for buy/sell agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Natural Gas Trader, you will be an integral part of our Natural Gas Supply & Trading team supporting the Refining & Supply Operations. The Natural Gas Team monitors supply and demand trends, ensures product availability, and maximizes returns. The trader executes physical trades, develops trading strategies in compliance with company policies, analyzes market conditions, and manages scheduling duties across North American pipelines.

What We Offer :

• Work Environment - Access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and café
• Competitive Compensation - Including bonus, pension, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits - Medical and dental benefits from day one
• Paid Vacation - Plus option to purchase additional days
• Wellness Support - Wellness allowance, personal care days, and assistance program
• Community Engagement - Paid volunteer days, volunteer opportunities, and donation matching

Your Responsibilities :

1. Execute daily spot, monthly & term trades per company policies
2. Evaluate and respond to RFP opportunities
3. Understand natural gas usage across business units and related issues
4. Negotiate NAESB contracts and engage internal stakeholders for terms verification
5. Negotiate contract terms for buy/sell agreements
6. Participate in pipeline contract negotiations and execute service agreements
7. Support development and execution of trading and scheduling strategies
8. Perform on-call trading and scheduling duties
9. Analyze market data to inform trading strategies
10. Develop and implement strategies for economic optimization
11. Identify opportunities for seasonal and long-term planning
12. Respond to maintenance and turnaround activities with strategic adjustments
13. Support risk management with analyses for hedging strategies
14. Grow the business by identifying new opportunities and customers
15. Maintain relationships with counterparties and brokers
16. Present strategies and performance to senior management
17. Collaborate with internal teams and ensure deliverables are met
18. Stay informed on market trends, regulations, and contracts
19. Work with the Energy Transition team on RNG integration

Your Skills :

• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder relationship management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Your Experience :

• Post-secondary education in relevant disciplines or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years related experience, energy market analysis preferred
• Experience in natural gas trading and scheduling is advantageous
• Supply chain management experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Entrepreneurial mindset with negotiation and problem-solving skills