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AltaGas AltaGas - Director, Business Development in Calgary, Alberta
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development, you will join a small, energetic team responsible for originating and developing creative midstream infrastructure solutions across the natural gas and NGL value chain. You will play a key role in executing AltaGas’ next wave of midstream growth, ensuring new opportunities integrate seamlessly with our existing asset base, including our industry‑leading LPG export business.
This role requires strong commercial acumen, creativity, and deep customer relationships, as well as the ability to lead complex development opportunities from early ideation through to Final Investment Decision (FID).
You will:
Identify, evaluate, and originate new midstream opportunities, including raw gas processing, fractionation, storage, and liquids terminaling
Think laterally to identify and commercialize value across multiple AltaGas lines of business
Proactively engage producer customers to position AltaGas as the preferred solution to their midstream and marketing challenges
Lead complex commercial negotiations and structure transactions that deliver sustainable, long-term value for AltaGas and its customers
Shepherd development opportunities through the full lifecycle, from concept development to FID
Design creative commercial structures that balance AltaGas’ strategic objectives with customer commercial realities
Coordinate closely with commercial, finance, projects, strategy, and external affairs stakeholders to advance opportunities to FID
Collaborate with the Commercial team to support the execution of long-term contracts underpinning existing assets
Advance opportunities through AltaGas’ corporate capital investment and midstream project delivery frameworks
Support internal budgeting, capital forecasting, and reporting requirements associated with development activities
Mentor and develop team members, with a focus on strengthening commercial thinking, ideation, and deal execution capabilities
Prepare and present materials for Midstream Leadership, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors
You have:
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in the energy industry
A minimum of 5 years of business development and/or commercial experience in Alberta or British Columbia with an upstream or midstream energy company
Strong, established relationships within the Calgary upstream producer community
A demonstrated track record of originating, developing, and executing meaningful growth opportunities
Commercial creativity, persistence, and an entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Proven ability to align and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver complex outcomes on tight timelines
Significant experience interpreting and negotiating commercial agreements
Comfort operating in high‑stakes environments with the ability to perform under pressure
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using GeoScout
Why AltaGas
AltaGas is a leading North American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. With a diversified portfolio spanning natural gas, NGLs, and export infrastructure, AltaGas offers a unique platform for delivering creative, integrated midstream solutions for its customers. You will be part of a high‑performing, entrepreneurial team with the opportunity to influence meaningful capital investment decisions, engage directly with senior leadership, and help shape the next phase of AltaGas’ midstream growth strategy. AltaGas values commercial excellence, collaboration, and accountability, and provides an environment where innovative ideas can move from concept to execution.
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For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.