Job Description

As a Strategic Initiatives Specialist, you will provide key support and leadership to execute the strategic plan (projects and programs) within the Grow for Tomorrow and Energy Transition strategic initiatives, from idea generation/innovation through to final project execution to achieve the long-term organizational goal(s). Your goal will be to operationalize growth objectives related to the Energy Transition Strategies portfolios identified as key pillars for Irving Oil\'s long term strategic plan. Your success will support the organization through the Energy Transition Journey with a focus on exciting initiatives including biofuels, hydrogen, renewable energy development and various others.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a caf\xc3\xa9
• Hybrid Work Model \xe2\x80\x93 Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
• Competitive Compensation \xe2\x80\x93 Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan \xe2\x80\x93 Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation \xe2\x80\x93 Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 identifying and assessing new opportunities to evolve through the energy transition; including enhancing our competitive position in all our markets and meet the changing needs of our customers.
• Support or manage the execution of multi-divisional strategic projects that impact all aspects of our business.
• Actively understand new and emerging opportunities in biofuels, hydrogen, renewable energy, and other energy transition sectors to strategically position our organization to move forward.
• Steward the development of business cases, financial modeling, strategic alignment and execution of various opportunities
• Support analysis (including that of industry innovation, new and emerging markets, competitive analysis, and government policy) to provide valuable benchmarking and timely insights to internal stakeholders to drive the business planning process, development, and implementation of long-term strategic initiatives.
• Provide recommendations in the area of business development (including new & emerging markets and/or mergers & acquisitions, viability of partnerships) and actively support the pursuit of new opportunities.
• 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.
• Assist with strategy development.
• Project manage key engagements with 3rd parties and internal resources to deliver and execute on the trading growth strategy.

Your Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to work effectively with cross functional teams; as well as senior leadership level team members.
• Results focused with ability to be adaptable and flexible in any situation.
• Good facilitation and presentation skills; strong oral and written communication.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking abilities with an innovative mind-set.
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Highly collaborative mindset, with comfort extending from immediate term pilot-scale work to supporting long-term strategic execution.
• Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Ability to lead through influence.

Your Experience:

• BSc/BA in Engineering, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance or a related field; MSc/MA/MBA is a plus
• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership in trading (front, middle or back office) project management, business intelligence, technical, and/or commercial roles
• Proven experience as a Strategic Planner, Project Management, Project Manager or Business Consultant
• Understanding of market research, data and trend analysis

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Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility.\xe2\x80\x8b

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.

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Job Requirements - Work Experience Business, Project Management

Job Requirements - Education Bachelors: Business Administration

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