Lead, Operational Excellence

THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and with operations near Fort St. John, British Columbia, Pacific Canbriam Energy Limited (“PCE”) is committed to our 5Cs business philosophy of creating benefits for our Community, Country, Climate, Customer, and Company.

PCE believes that the quality of its resource is a strategic asset that differentiates the company. Early efforts to identify a scalable, low cost supply source led to a focus in the Altares and Kobes Montney regions in northeast B.C. The Montney is a world class resource and Altares is among the highest quality areas. The region possesses a unique combination of thickness and over-pressure, which contributes to highly efficient stacked resource development and strong well deliverability. Pacific Canbriam’s Montney resource also possesses a high liquids content and overall rock quality that translates into a highly competitive supply cost.

We believe that teamwork is the foundation of our success. We have established a culture where problem solving skills and critical thinking are highly valued. Individual technical disciplines collaborate to achieve common objectives and continuously improve results. PCE’s strategy and its culture are centred on this commitment.

PCE is committed to protecting people and the environment through responsible natural resource development. We are proud to engage in industry-leading sustainability practices and promote continuous improvement throughout all areas of environment, social and governance (ESG) topics.

The next iteration of our integrated approach relates to the planned export of our natural gas to markets in growing economies overseas. To achieve this aim, PCE will supply B.C.’s proposed Woodfibre LNG project, which will liquefy the natural gas and load it into vessels. The natural gas will be shipped to international markets to help supply the energy the world needs.

THE POSITION

PCE is currently seeking a Lead, Operational Excellence, based out of the Calgary office, to play a key role in shaping and advancing our Operational Excellence agenda. This position will work closely with the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) to drive critical improvement initiatives, strengthen risk management, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Strategic Alignment

• Facilitate operations strategic planning and execution, including reporting, material development, and communication/change management strategies.
• Support the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) in establishing and maintaining an operating rhythm and interaction model that drives strategic priorities and improves overall team effectiveness.
• Manage short- and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment across functions and identifying opportunities to enhance operational outcomes.
• Provide structured decision-making frameworks to help the OLT prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.

Improvement Portfolio Management

• Manage the intake, analysis, prioritization, and execution of operational improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key advisor to the OLT and key stakeholders, providing insights on initiative feasibility, risk, and impact.
• Support the governance and tracking of improvement initiatives to ensure they are delivering intended value.

Lead High-Impact Improvement Initiatives

• Manage and deliver high-impact improvement projects focused on operational efficiency, quality, safety, and reliability.
• Introduce and implement fit-for-purpose processes and technology solutions to address key operational challenges.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and achieve measurable results.

Develop and Manage a Unified Operations Risk Management Approach

• Facilitate, in collaboration with cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs), the development and management of a unified operations risk registry, including updates to the operations risk matrix as necessary and regular risk reviews.
• Support the OLT in monitoring performance to identify emerging risks and performance against tolerances, enabling informed, risk-based decisions.

Enhance Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Drive reporting and analytics improvements that provide the OLT with real-time insights into operational performance.
• Develop tools and dashboards to track key performance metrics, ensuring leaders have the information they need to make timely, data-driven decisions.
• Identify trends, analyze root causes, and recommend actionable insights to improve decision quality and outcomes.

Implement a Unified Service Quality Framework

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement a service quality framework that standardizes service provider quality management across operations.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services by developing and implementing fit-for-purpose service quality processes, performance reviews, and reporting, promoting accountability for service excellence.

Identify Opportunities to Enhance Performance and Reduce Waste

• Conduct detailed current-state analyses to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with operations teams to design future-state solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Leverage continuous improvement tools to support ongoing operational enhancements.

Build Operational Excellence Capabilities

• Act as a facilitator and coach to embed Operational Excellence (OE) methodologies and tools across the broader operations team.
• Lead training and development efforts to build internal capabilities in continuous improvement, risk management, and problem-solving.
• Focus on effective stakeholder engagement and change management to ensure OE practices are embedded and sustained.

THE INDIVIDUAL

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a proven track record in operational excellence within the upstream oil and gas sector, from field execution through to corporate strategy. The ideal candidate is well versed in E&P operations, a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, an innovative mindset, and a passion for delivering tangible operational improvements, with a high degree of collaboration and considerations for stakeholder engagement and change management.

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in operational excellence and management roles within the upstream E&P oil and gas sector – field operations through corporate strategy.
• Post-secondary degree in engineering, business, or a related field, formal training in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies, and/or an MBA or advanced master’s degree will be considered as assets.
• Proven ability to view operations holistically, integrating operational excellence processes and tools with organizational objectives to create sustainable, practical solutions.
• Deep understanding of operations management practices, operational excellence principles, digital transformation, and data analytics as applied to E&P operations. Expertise in aligning these systems with operational risk management.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive measurable improvements in organizational performance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, foster cross-functional collaboration, and inspire and coach teams to achieve strategic goals and embrace a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of leading successful change initiatives with autonomy and ownership. Formal training in project and change management is an asset.
• Embodies PCE’s core values and Five C’s, consistently leveraging the power of our complimentary team, and prioritizing ownership, continuous improvement, and serving our internal customers.
• Challenges the status quo, embraces new ideas, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement in all areas of operations.
• Thrives in dynamic environments, maintaining focus and delivering results even under pressure.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your resume indicating your interest in the position and how your experience meets or exceeds the qualifications. Pacific Canbriam Energy thanks all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that having a diverse team not only celebrates our differences, but also drives innovation while optimizing performance. We commit to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where talented people collaborate to continuously improve - collectively building an extraordinary vision for the future.

PCE encourages qualified applicants of any race, religious belief, colour, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital or family status, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and unique business needs. We do not tolerate any discrimination, harassment or workplace violence and will investigate and remedy any claims in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action.

PCE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance with this application please reach out to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person