Global Tax Manager

The Company

Our client is a well-established and very successful energy services company providing a variety of products and services to North American and international customers.

The Opportunity

Based in Calgary and reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance, the Global Manager of Tax is a newly-created, part-time position responsible for the overall management of the Tax function across multiple jurisdictions.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Formulate and oversee implementation of tax-related policies and procedures that result in accurate tax reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Research and advise on proposed transactions and tax consequences
• Oversee and mentor the tax team
• Plan for and ensure the timely filing of all required tax returns and payments
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax-related federal and provincial/state legislative actions and advise management accordingly
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state, and other tax filings
• Oversee international tax planning and manage external parties and tax experts
• Manage the completion of all transfer pricing documentation concerning cross-border transactions both into and out of Canada
• Review and analyze current and future transfer pricing strategies to help mitigate risk
• Oversee and ensure compliance with state and local excise tax laws and regulations and timely completion and filing of excise tax returns
• Create and manage processes to capture and qualify eligible R&D activities for SR&ED tax credit program

The Individual

The desired candidate profile will include the following skills, experience, credentials and personal attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business or other related field preferred;
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, etc.) required;
• Minimum of ten years of experience in the field of Canadian corporate taxation;
• Successful completion of CICA in-depth Tax Course (Levels I,II, III);
• Completion of the CICA International Tax Course would be an asset;
• Strong technical capability and managerial experience in the area of taxation;
• Experience working with joint ventures, partnerships, U.S. tax knowledge, although not specifically required, would be an asset.

Vice President, Business Development

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of integrated gathering and processing services for natural gas in Western Canada. This energy enterprise is experiencing a period of strong, strategic growth in terms of increased activity levels as related to commercial agreements and several major projects underway and under discussion including new facilities and infrastructure construction and expansion.

The Opportunity

Our client has retained our Firm to identify an experienced, senior-level energy and business professional to join their organization in the high-impact role of Vice President, Business Development. This Calgary-based position is responsible for all business development activities related to the company’s processing facilities. The Vice President, Business Development will focus on the on-going development of a portfolio of business opportunities which will be evaluated, rationalized, prioritized and executed upon. This senior executive will also provide leadership and coaching to the members of the Business Development team which also includes all joint venture activities.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Manage the Business Development group
• Responsibility for maximizing the commercial value of company operated and non-operated assets
• Build and maintain good working relationships with joint venture partners to achieve timely support for company and non-operated projects, activities and strategies
• Secure appropriate facility access and guide implementation of commercial terms for development activities
• Manage the relationship between internal and external stakeholders regarding joint venture matters
• Attract third party production
• Steward the drafting, execution and application of joint venture agreements including Construction Ownership and Operation Agreements
• Understand profitability of existing joint venture arrangements
• Economic modeling of large projects and asset acquisitions
• Financial modeling of company’s base business and incremental business opportunities (M&A, large projects, optimization)
• Lead due diligence teams for asset and company acquisitions

The Individual

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the Energy industry in roles of increasing scope and responsibility
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the Midstream and Gas Processing industry
• Experience with joint venture agreements, contracts and accounting principles as related to the midstream industry
• A strong history of building and sustaining business relationships with diverse industry contacts
• Track record of successfully negotiating commercial agreements
• A strong commercial focus including experience with M&A and economic modeling
• Solid project management and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills including performance management, mentoring and coaching of junior professionals
• A consummate team player with naturally collaborative interactive style
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Manager, Health & Safety

The Company

Our client is an intermediate exploration and production company operating in Western Canada.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Environment & Safety, the Manager, Health & Safety will be responsible for leading the company in Health & Safety strategies, systems, and standards to improve safety performance by continuously increasing a level of awareness of safety standards throughout the company

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to the Field Safety Coordinator and internal stakeholders through continuous coaching, feedback and, professional development and training
• Monitor and assess site safety procedures and perform audits and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Provides leadership by advising and coaching stakeholders in the interpretation and application of safety legislation and safe work practices and procedures
• Overall governance of the safety policies, procedures and practices
• Promotes the company’s Health & Safety Management System (HSMS)
• Collaborates with the Field Safety Coordinator to conduct field tours, inspections, training sessions, audits to enhance the HSMS and be accountable to encourage safe work behaviors / attitudes through an active field presence
• Lead incident investigations relating to high severity or high potential incidents, and ensure that proper regulatory reporting is completed.
• Facilitate investigations related to medium and low potential events
• Communicate & respond to government agency requests on behalf of the company
• Develop and report as weekly and as required
• Participate in Monthly Safety Meetings
• Organize, lead and participate safety stand down
• Develop and/or maintain the HSMS components such as safety award system, onboarding training, reporting, PPE, occupational hygiene, hazard reporting, working alone
• Communicate to employees of all areas in order to encourage Health & Safety participation
• Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving of issues that arise within the field environment i.e. troubleshooting, flagging deficiencies and recommending changes to current practices
• Support of management decisions with honest and open communication with all employees
• Lead the company into establishing a COR

The Individual

The preferred candidate profile would include the following skills, experience, credentials and personal attributes:

Education and Experience:

• Recognized Post-Secondary education in Health & Safety and related designation would be an asset such as:
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
  • National Construction Safety Officer ( NCSO)
  • Construction Safety Supervisor (CSO)
• Ten to 15 years of experience in Health &Safety Management
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing safety and environmental programs
• Proven track record in management and ability to plan and implement change
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation Legislation
• Previous experience in oil and gas

Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to foster internal relationships with other groups such as Operations, Drilling and Completions, Facilities and Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A highly motivated individual who excels within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate audit activities, and present findings
• Corporate and field health and safety experience
• Exudes a high level of positive energy and is self-motivated with unquestionable ethics and integrity
• Results oriented with an ability to respond to rapid growth
• Possess a team approach that is supportive and encouraging
• Effective in being both strategic and tactical
• Demonstration of tenacity and ability to be assertive depending on the customer and situation
• Ability to understand the business, data and make recommendations or decisions based on risk based factors