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Director - Energy, Marketing & Business Analysis


Company : City of Medicine Hat


Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as Director Energy Marketing & Business Analysis! Permanent | FullTime | 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 will 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 longterm community benefit. Operating at the senior leadership level, you will influence enterprise strategy, navigate a complex regulatory environment, and represent the organization externally. You will work closely with business units to align asset operations with market strategy, applying advanced financial modeling, risk analysis, and hedging techniques across realtime and forward market conditions. You will recommend retail commodity pricing options and regulated distribution rates to City Council. You will also drive energybased business development solutions and valueadd commercial arrangements that grow the Citys energy customer base and add economic value to the community. How Youll Own It Lead energy trading, hedging, and portfolio optimization strategies across power, natural gas, and environmental assets, including forward market positioning. Own commercial decisionmaking 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 energybased retail rates (regulated and deregulated) to City Council that provide 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 longterm 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, forwardlooking market analysis, and risk management. Solid experience in commercial contract negotiation and administration, including complex, relationshipdriven agreements. Working knowledge of Albertas energy market structure and evolving legislative and regulatory environment. Clear, confident communicator with experience advising executives and building trustbased stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated success leading highperforming, collaborative teams with accountability for results and sound judgment. Qualifications Successful completion of a degree in business, administration, economics, or commerce from a recognized postsecondary institution. Ten (10) years of directly related experience including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. CFA designation is preferred. A managementapproved equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Why Youll 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 & worklife balance: Our commitment to service with care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home. If youre excited about contributing to a forwardthinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr