JOB DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
Full-Time Position Title: Strategic Analyst – Crude Oil
Location: Calgary (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Sr. Strategic Analyst
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop and maintain long and short-term models for crude oil supply-demand balance for North America with a focus on WCSB and major U.S. shale oil basins.
- Track and analyze market drivers, including production trends, inventory levels, crude oil flows, pipeline dynamics, regulatory developments, and emissions policies.
- Synthesize complex data into clear insights and communicate implications for price movements, basis spreads, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
- Support scenario analysis, pricing and production forecasts, and long-term market outlooks.
- Prepare written reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives that link crude oil with broader energy system trends (LNG, NGLs).
- Monitor and interpret relevant data from government, industry, and commercial sources.
- Take part in the development of business proposals, presentations, and pitches to secure new contracts, projects, or partnerships.
- Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances within the energy sector to drive revenue growth.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to derive actionable insights and inform decision-making processes.
- Provide direct analytical support and collaboration with management in areas related to organizational and industry growth initiatives.
CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
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The incumbent demonstrates an unwavering degree of the APMC values: performance, integrity, and collaboration. All APMC roles share the job competencies of adaptability, initiative, communication, interpersonal, results driven, and performance will be reflective of these competencies.
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Strong communication, both written and oral, with effective interpersonal skills.
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Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
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Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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Strong attention to detail while having the ability to see the “big picture”.
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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, compile presentations and procedure documents
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Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills and ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.
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Proven ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
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Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance or economics and 5+ years of experience in energy market analysis, preferably with a focus on North American crude oil markets.
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Familiarity with the Enbridge, Keystone, and/or Trans Mountain pipeline systems is highly desirable, along with a comprehensive knowledge of Alberta's crude oil infrastructure, including its limitations, planned expansions, and egress connectivity.
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Experience with natural gas market analysis is a plus.
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Proven economic, financial modelling and data analytics skills.
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Deep understanding of oil and gas market dynamics, including supply demand balance, pricing mechanisms, transportation, regulatory landscapes and cross commodities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey and visualize complex issues to a non-technical audience.
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Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a passion for energy market dynamics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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Demonstrated experience in working in a dynamic environment dealing with complex issues.
ABOUT APMC
The APMC was created in 1974 under the Petroleum Marketing Act and is an agent of the Crown working to enhance the value of Alberta’s petroleum resources. On behalf of the Government of Alberta, APMC executes on the government’s direction and currently manages: the marketing of the royalty share of petroleum resources; Alberta’s stake in the Sturgeon Refinery; development of business opportunities to support and enable industry growth; execution of commercial petroleum ventures that benefit Alberta and acts in an advisory capacity on opportunities and issues related to the petroleum industry.
APMC is an arm’s length corporation of the Government of Alberta with a team of highly professional staff dedicated to performance, accountability, and operating with a progressive, innovative lens in all we do, as Albertans and for the sake of all Albertans. We offer competitive remuneration including extended health & dental benefits, a health/wellness spending account, retirement contributions as well as a balanced understanding that your health and well-being is vital to the overall wellness and operation of our organization.
