Director - Energy, Marketing & Business Analysis

Join the City of Medicine Hat as Director – Energy Marketing & Business Analysis!

Permanent | Full‑Time | On site

Relocation assistance available

As Director, Energy Marketing & Business Analysis, you will lead the commercial strategy shaping the performance of a municipally owned energy portfolio across power and natural gas markets. You'll translate market insight into measurable results by optimizing asset value, managing risk, and guiding investment and customer attraction and retention decisions that balance strong financial performance with long‑term community benefit.

Operating at the senior leadership level, you'll influence enterprise strategy, navigate a complex regulatory environment, and represent the organization externally. You'll work closely with business units to align asset operations with market strategy, applying advanced financial modeling, risk analysis, and hedging techniques across real‑time and forward market conditions. You will recommend retail commodity pricing options and regulated distribution rates to City Council. You'll also drive energy-based business development solutions and value-add commercial arrangements that grow the City's energy customer base and add economic value to the community.

How You'll Own It

• Lead energy trading, hedging, and portfolio optimization strategies across power, natural gas, and environmental assets, including forward market positioning.
• Own commercial decision‑making related to bids, offers, contracts, and market timing to optimize asset value and manage financial risk.
• Set and execute the commercial strategy and market exposure for a municipally owned energy portfolio, balancing profitability, sustainability, and public interest.
• Drive asset optimization to maximize economic performance across multiple profit centres.
• Recommend energy-based retail rates (regulated and deregulated) to City Council that provides fair return for the sustainability of the profit centre without unduly adding cost to utility customers.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to Executive Leadership and City Council on market conditions, risk exposure, and long‑term asset value including delivery of credible business cases that support investment decisions and customer growth strategies.
• Provide clear leadership and accountability for market decisions that materially impact earnings, product competitiveness, and risk.

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of wholesale and retail energy markets, delivery frameworks, and industry trends.
• Proven strategic and agile leadership, with the ability to assess risk, identify opportunities, and influence decisions.
• Experience in energy trading or commercial energy markets, including hedging strategies and market execution.
• CFA designation strongly preferred, with deep expertise in financial modeling, forward‑looking market analysis, and risk management.
• Solid experience in commercial contract negotiation and administration, including complex, relationship‑driven agreements.
• Working knowledge of Alberta's energy market structure and evolving legislative and regulatory environment.
• Clear, confident communicator with experience advising executives and building trust‑based stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑performing, collaborative teams with accountability for results and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a degree in business, administration, economics, or commerce from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Ten (10) years of directly related experience including three (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
• CFA designation would be preferred.
• A management approved equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you'll love working with us

We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning. Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.

Life in Medicine Hat

With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.

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