Recruitment posting

Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission

It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.

The Minister of Energy is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as an external Board Director of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission (APMC). There are up to 3 external positions that will be recruited.

The APMC is a Crown corporation established in 1974 under the Petroleum Marketing Act. It is a wholly owned, arms-length provincial agency of the Government of Alberta.

The APMC is accountable to and receives policy direction from the Minister of Energy. Within the energy sector, the APMC operates as the commercial arm of the Government of Alberta.

The APMC is responsible for executing its mandate in relation to:

     1) Marketing the Crown’s conventional oil royalty received in kind and determining prices for royalty             calculation;

     2) Adding value to Alberta’s energy resources;

     3) Expanding access to global energy markets; and

     4) Providing analysis and advice to the Department of Energy.

Reporting to the Minister of Energy through the Chair, the Board of Directors has the duty to oversee the business and affairs of the APMC. Under the Petroleum Marketing Act, the Directors, in exercising powers and discharging duties, are to act honestly and in good faith and with a view to the best interests of Albertans through the Commission. The Board of Directors must exercise care, diligence and skill.

The complexity of APMC’s activities has increased substantially over the past several years. External Directors contribute to the APMC by bringing significant executive leadership expertise in the oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals, pipeline or finance sectors. Board directors provide a technical, financial, and strategic perspective in marketing petroleum products, adding value to Alberta’s energy resources, and expanding access to global energy markets.

The APMC Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Processing Agreement and financing agreements in place with North West Redwater Partnership, which is currently constructing the $8.5 billion Sturgeon Refinery which will commence operations later this year, as well as stewarding the existing commitment to TransCanada’s proposed Energy East Pipeline.

The Board is also responsible to:

     • ensure activities are carried out in compliance with applicable policies, legislation, regulation and         mandates;

     • oversee the recruitment, compensation, and performance of the Chief Executive Officer;

     • approve and monitor strategic plans;

     • monitor financial performance and ensure financial results are reported on in a timely manner;

     • assist with the development, communication, and implementation of operational strategies, policies, and         processes;

     • ensure appropriate processes to identify, evaluate, mitigate monitor and communicate risks; and

     • approve and monitor internal audit process as required. 

Candidates considering this position should have experience and relevant qualifications in several of the following areas:

• Governance Experience

• Business/Management Experience

• Legal/Regulatory Experience

• Human Resources Experience

• Accounting/Financial Experience

• Risk Management Experience

• Leadership/Teamwork Skills

• Strategic Thinking/Planning Skills

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills

• Joint Venture Experience

• Government/Public Policy Knowledge

• Industry/Sector Knowledge/Experience

• Oil industry and related bitumen, natural gas, natural gas liquids and petrochemicals
• Energy markets, particularly refined products markets
• Hydrocarbon processing operations
• Energy pricing
• Business development, including project structuring and financing
• Infrastructure and market development

• Major Project Management 

These positions are remunerated and remuneration is set through Ministerial Order and is subject to the Reform of Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Compensation Act. Remuneration is subject to change. Directors will receive:

     • a retainer in the amount of $10,000 per year during the director’s term of appointment as a director;

     • $1,000 for each day during which the director participates in meeting of the board of directors; and

     • $500 for each day during which the director participates in the meetings of a committee established by         the board.

The board generally meets once every two months with potential for additional meetings throughout the year. Meetings are generally held in person in Calgary.

In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download form.

Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.

Please contact the Optimum Talent Inc. office at 780.432.5490 or forward your resume and related materials in complete confidence to the posting on the Alberta Government Public Agency opportunities portal.

Optimum Talent Inc. Contact:

Tricia Mullen

Senior Vice President & National Practice Leader, Search

Optimum Talent | Conroy Ross Partners

720 Manulife Place, 10180 – 101 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4

T. 780.432.5490 ext 426 | F. 780.432.5936

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Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.

Provide a short (maximum 200 words) biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should contain general information about your education, experience, community involvement, skills, etc. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.

Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.

If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.

All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest. Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.

Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission

Petroleum Marketing Act