Natural Gas Scheduler

Gas Alberta Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gas Alberta Inc. is seeking a motivated and analytical Natural Gas Scheduler to join its team in Calgary. This essential role involves managing the flow of natural gas through pipelines, requiring expertise in pipeline operations, regulatory compliance, and strong communication skills. The scheduler will work closely with trading teams and is expected to balance market demands efficiently while ensuring smooth operations around the clock.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Benefits after probation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in natural gas scheduling.
• Experience with ETRM systems, knowledge of Hitachi TRM Tracker is an asset.
• Experience with NGTL, ATCO, APEX, and TransGas pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, plan, and coordinate the movement of natural gas based on customer demands.
• Monitor pipeline activity and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize an ETRM system to capture and balance all trading activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ETRM systems

Job description

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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.

The Position

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, Tradingand 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.

-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 related field, will be considered an asset.

-3+ years of experience in natural gas scheduling.

-Experience working with ETRM systems, with knowledge of Hitachi TRMTrackerconsidered an asset.

-Experience with NGTL, ATCO, APEX, and TransGas pipelines.

The Gas Alberta Energy Team is self-disciplined, highly organized, able to multi-task and change directions quickly. We are looking for a hard-working individual who understands the flexibility necessary to deliver the highest quality service to our internal and external customers.

Gas Alberta Energy offers a competitive compensation package with benefits, after the successful completion of the probationary period.

Interested applicants are invited to forward a resume and introductory letter to [e-mail] June 27 th , 2025. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Gas Alberta Energy, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Natural Gas Distribution

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