Business Development Advisor
Apply NowCompany: Canadian Natural
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Canadian Natural's Marketing Team is seeking a dynamic individual with firsthand experience in gas and NGL business development. As a Business Development Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of driving growth and expanding Canadian Natural's market presence. You'll leverage your strong business and commercial acumen to identify and pursue new business opportunities, actively manage existing counterparties and agreements, cultivate strategic partnerships, and develop initiatives that align with our long-term goal to maximize netbacks. Your industry experience and knowledge will help guide key decisions, from market analysis to deal negotiation, ensuring we stay ahead in a competitive and evolving industry.
Key Accountabilities:
What You Bring to the Role:
What We Offer:
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The Opportunity:
Canadian Natural's Marketing Team is seeking a dynamic individual with firsthand experience in gas and NGL business development. As a Business Development Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of driving growth and expanding Canadian Natural's market presence. You'll leverage your strong business and commercial acumen to identify and pursue new business opportunities, actively manage existing counterparties and agreements, cultivate strategic partnerships, and develop initiatives that align with our long-term goal to maximize netbacks. Your industry experience and knowledge will help guide key decisions, from market analysis to deal negotiation, ensuring we stay ahead in a competitive and evolving industry.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline: February 17, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide input into commercial strategy with an understanding of third-party assets and infrastructure
- Manage complex contracts and sophisticated counterparties; lead commercial contract negotiations with counterparty representatives
- Evaluate and develop new infrastructure opportunities with production and marketing teams to maximize netbacks
- Develop and maintain industry relationships; consolidate and communicate market intelligence information related to logistics projects and developments in regions that impact Canadian Natural business
- Provide support and input on M&A activity including integration
- Model (MS Excel) marketing netbacks for future and existing Canadian Natural properties
What You Bring to the Role:
- 10-15 years of experience developing business opportunities for hydrocarbons (crude, gas and NGL) including in-depth knowledge of commercial or contract management, specifically with transportation and fractionation service agreements
- Completion of an applicable bachelor's degree such as Engineering, Finance or Economics
- Able to easily fit within a team and work effectively with others, confident to meet with external companies and build external network
- Strong knowledge of economic evaluations principles in connection with midstream assets and proven experience evaluating market dynamics and maximizing netbacks
- Write and interpret marketing and commercial contracts - experience with legal reviews will be considered beneficial
- Strong organization skills and able to work on several projects with competing priorities
- Superior Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Technical Writing
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
About Us
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!
All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.