Specialist, Long Haul Commercial Development

Inter Pipeline Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Pipeline Ltd. invites a Senior Specialist, Commercial Development to Calgary to lead growth opportunities for the Long-Haul transportation business.

You will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and guide projects from opportunity assessment through execution. The role requires 12+ years in commercial development or related oil & gas experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in commercial development, commercial management, corporate development, or related role in oil & gas or midstream sectors.
• Self-starter with proactive growth mindset and ownership of outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to identify and advance growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in commercial development of growth projects (assets, origination, partnerships, acquisitions).
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to maximize value and guide the development process from opportunity assessment to execution.
• Oversee economic evaluations to assess investment risks, opportunities, and project value.
• Support analysts in economic modelling, cash flow analysis, and investment reviews.
• Lead negotiations of transportation and other commercial agreements for growth projects.
• Present project recommendations and business insights to executive leadership.
• Facilitate transition of projects from development to operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering

Job description

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

Located at the Inter Pipeline Calgary office, the Specialist, Commercial Development will be a key member of the fast-paced, high-performing Transportation Commercial Team.

Reporting to the Manager, Long Haul Commercial Pipeline, the Specialist, Commercial Development is responsible for leading the identification, development, negotiation, and execution of commercial growth opportunities for the Long-Haul transportation business. This key role collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic business initiatives and drive commercial growth.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the commercial development of growth projects, including new assets, origination opportunities, partnership or acquisition opportunities, open seasons, and customer re-contracting initiatives
• Develop and execute commercial strategies that maximize value and support business objectives, while leading a disciplined commercial development process from opportunity assessment through execution
• Oversee and conduct economic evaluations to assess investment risks, opportunities, and overall project value
• Support business analysts in economic modeling, cash flow analysis, and investment performance reviews
• Lead negotiations of transportation and other commercial agreements associated with growth projects
• Present project recommendations and business insight to executive leadership
• Facilitate the transition of projects from commercial development to commercial operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and other commercial counterparties and attend customer and industry events as required
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and developments within the Canadian midstream and energy sectors
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Major Projects, Operations, Legal, Marketing and other internal stakeholders to advance commercial growth objectives

Education, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 12+ years of relevant experience in commercial development, commercial management, corporate development, or a related role within the oil and gas or midstream sectors
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to driving growth initiatives and owning outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and advance commercial growth opportunities
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-aware, coachable, and able to receive constructive feedback
• Collaborative team player with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Hours

permanent 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 criminal background check assessment with satisfactory results.

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.