Senior Advisor, Commercial

Inter Pipeline; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Pipeline is seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor to manage and execute complex, long-term supply agreements across multiple counterparties, optimizing feedstock value and supporting commercial performance.

The role acts as a liaison between external suppliers and internal stakeholders—Operations, Accounting, Finance, Credit, Regulatory, and Legal—requiring strong commercial acumen, relationship management, analytical capability, and negotiation skills to ensure contractual compliance and

Qualifications

• University Degree with 10+ years of Oil & Gas commercial experience required.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver practical solutions.
• Results-driven with accountability and ownership.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical rigor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapts to changing priorities.
• Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with commercial counterparties and key internal stakeholders to support effective partnership, issue resolution, and successful business outcomes
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contractual terms and provisions, accurately interpreting and applying contractual requirements to assess impacts, support decision-making, and align stakeholders on recommended actions
• Develop, recommend, and implement commercial strategies that advance business objectives, maximize value, and support long-term commercial success
• Manage commercial agreements throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all contractual obligations are met
• Review commercial data, settlement information, and contractual requirements with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical rigor
• Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Apply sound judgment, critical thinking, and commercial acumen to analyze complex issues and drive effective, business-focused resolutions
• Proactively communicate progress updates, key issues, and emerging risks to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
• Prepare clear and concise presentation materials for Management
• Actively lead and support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives through successful completion

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship management

Analytical capability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

University Degree with 10+ years Oil & Gas commercial experience

Job description

Description

The Senior Commercial Advisor is responsible for managing and executing complex, long-term supply agreements across multiple counterparties, while optimizing feedstock value and supporting commercial performance. This role serves as a critical liaison between external suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Operations, Accounting, Finance, Credit, Regulatory, and Legal. The position requires strong commercial acumen, relationship management, analytical capability, and negotiation skills to ensure contractual compliance, resolve issues effectively, and advance strategic business objectives.

The Senior Commercial Advisor is responsible for managing and executing complex, long-term supply agreements across multiple counterparties, while optimizing feedstock value and supporting commercial performance. This role serves as a critical liaison between external suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Operations, Accounting, Finance, Credit, Regulatory, and Legal. The position requires strong commercial acumen, relationship management, analytical capability, and negotiation skills to ensure contractual compliance, resolve issues effectively, and advance strategic business objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team environment where strong partnerships, cross-functional engagement, and shared success are at the core of how we work. The role offers exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced business where priorities, challenges, and opportunities continually evolve, providing ongoing variety and professional growth. As part of supporting a new facility and managing complex and unique commercial agreements, you will gain valuable experience and broaden your commercial expertise. Equally important, this position offers the opportunity to influence and enhance processes, reporting, and ways of working, allowing you to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the organization’s long-term success.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with commercial counterparties and key internal stakeholders to support effective partnership, issue resolution, and successful business outcomes
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contractual terms and provisions, accurately interpreting and applying contractual requirements to assess impacts, support decision-making, and align stakeholders on recommended actions
• Develop, recommend, and implement commercial strategies that advance business objectives, maximize value, and support long-term commercial success
• Manage commercial agreements throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all contractual obligations are met
• Review commercial data, settlement information, and contractual requirements with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical rigor
• Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Apply sound judgment, critical thinking, and commercial acumen to analyze complex issues and drive effective, business-focused resolutions
• Proactively communicate progress updates, key issues, and emerging risks to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
• Prepare clear and concise presentation materials for Management
• Actively lead and support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives through successful completion

Education, Skills And Experience

• University Degree with 10+ years of previous related Commercial Oil & Gas experience required
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex issues, and deliver practical solutions
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and commitment to achieving business objectives
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing demands
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical rigor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapts effectively to changing priorities
• Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and knowledge sharing

Hours

Monday-Friday full-time

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline

As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of a pre-employment criminal background check assessment with satisfactory results.