Manager, Natural Gas Marketing

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. in Calgary seeks a seasoned Manager, Natural Gas Marketing to lead a high‑performing team and execute market strategies across North America.

In this leadership role, you will strengthen commercial opportunities, ensure operating excellence, and mentor a growing team in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of natural gas marketing experience, deep knowledge of pipeline tariffs and market practices, and established industry relationships

Qualifications

• 15 years of directly related natural gas marketing experience.
• Working knowledge of natural gas pipeline tariffs, transportation processes, and market practices.
• Established relationships across the natural gas marketing industry and stakeholder community.
• A self-starting, solutions-focused approach to launching initiatives and addressing complex business challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and financial acumen.
• Exceptional stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to navigate conflict constructively across business areas and levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced marketing environment.
• Develop and execute strategic plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, with a focus on measurable results.
• Monitor regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adequate transportation capacity for egress to align with development plans.
• Identify and evaluate market opportunities that support Whitecap's long-term natural gas diversification strategy.
• Prepare clear, comparative analyses to support executive-level decisions on commercial opportunities.
• Proactively identify, assess, and communicate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Review contractual commitments and support ongoing compliance with commercial obligations.
• Manage counterparty credit risk in accordance with Whitecap's Risk Management and Counterparty Credit Policy.

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Job Title

Manager, Natural Gas Marketing

Term

Full Time, Permanent

Location

Calgary, Alberta

Reports to

Director, Natural Gas Marketing

The Opportunity

Whitecap Resources is a leading Western Canadian oil and natural gas producer, marketing its natural gas into diversified markets across North America. As the fifth-largest natural gas producer in Western Canada, Whitecap is well positioned to advance its long-term growth strategy by diversifying sales markets and pursuing new commercial opportunities, including global LNG.

We are seeking a commercially minded Manager, Natural Gas Marketing, to help shape and execute this strategy. In this leadership role, you will advance new market opportunities, strengthen operational excellence, and mentor a growing team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced marketing environment.
• Develop and execute strategic plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, with a focus on measurable results.
• Monitor regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities
• Ensure adequate transportation capacity for egress to align with development plans
• Identify and evaluate market opportunities that support Whitecap's long-term natural gas diversification strategy.
• Prepare clear, comparative analyses to support executive-level decisions on commercial opportunities.
• Proactively identify, assess, and communicate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Review contractual commitments and support ongoing compliance with commercial obligations.
• Manage counterparty credit risk in accordance with Whitecap's Risk Management and Counterparty Credit Policy.

What You Bring

• The confidence and commercial judgment to negotiate effectively with third parties.
• At least 15 years of directly related natural gas marketing experience.
• Working knowledge of natural gas pipeline tariffs, transportation processes, and market practices.
• Established relationships across the natural gas marketing industry and stakeholder community.
• A self-starting, solutions-focused approach to launching initiatives and addressing complex business challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and financial acumen.
• Exceptional stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to navigate conflict constructively across business areas and levels of seniority.