Energy Transition Specialist - Saint John, Canada - Irving Oil

Description

The Energy Transition Specialist provides key support and leadership to execute the strategic plan (projects and programs) consistent with our Grow for Tomorrow strategy and our strategic initiatives - from idea generation/innovation through to final project execution - to achieve our long-term strategic goals. You will be responsible for actions and plans to operationalize growth objectives related to the Hydrogen and New Energy Solutions portfolio for a long-term sustainable business (core and growth) and to enhance Irving Oil's competitive advantage and market share. Your contributions will have impact as a key player in supporting the organization through the Energy Transition Journey.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café.
• Hybrid Work Model - Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days.
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance.
• Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too.
• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program.

Your Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the comprehensive process of identifying and assessing new opportunities to evolve our business in hydrogen, specifically understanding and enhancing our competitive position in all our markets and meet the changing need of our customers. Play a lead role in identifying opportunities by establishing contacts within and outside the organization in this space.
• Work with project teams (both business and technical), internal and external stakeholders to understand, gather information, and synthesize findings into deliverables and opportunities. Influence without authority in various situations with peers, more senior employees and third parties.
• Actively understand new and emerging opportunities in all aspects of the hydrogen and new energy solutions sector to strategically position our organization to move forward.
• In active collaboration with the Energy Transition Team, steward the development of business cases, financial modeling, strategic alignment and execution of various opportunities.
• Provide recommendations in the area of business development (including new & emerging markets and/or mergers & acquisitions, viability of partnerships).
• Actively engage with various divisions within the business to support idea generation, internal alignment and project execution.
• Be a thinking partner to and develop relationships with business leaders by providing support on strategic and base business initiatives.
• Understand emerging opportunities, trends, and threats that could impact the organization in both the near and long term. Bring ideas to the group as the team continues to refine the strategy going forward.

Your Skills:

• Highly collaborative mindset, with comfort extending from immediate term pilot-scale work to supporting long-term strategic execution.
• Understanding of market research, data and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of business operations and procedures.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking abilities with an innovative mind-set.
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Project management with strong attention to detail.
• Results focused with ability to be adaptable and flexible in any situation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Good facilitation and presentation skills; strong oral and written communication.
• Excellent time management skills and able to meet multiple deadlines; can quickly reprioritize depending on business need.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

Your Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive leadership in project management, engineering, technical, and/or commercial roles linked to energy production.
• Proven experience as a Strategic Planner, Project Manager or Business Consultant
• BSc/BA in Engineering, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance or a related field; MSc/MA/MBA is an added asset.

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Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.

Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.

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