Renewable Gas Supply, Commercial & Business Development Account Manager

Location:

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary Min: $95,200.00 annually
Salary Max: $118,200.00 annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You're a results-driven individual that can overcome any challenge to get the job done. Your strength lies in your ability to build sound and trusting relationships to achieve your objectives. Along with your passion to be a part of the future of energy, you are a collaborator at heart, you're transparent with all of your interactions and can influence the conversation by getting your point across effectively and respectfully.

As our Account Manager, Renewable Gas, you'll identify, analyze and develop new renewable gas supply projects, manage our existing supply agreements and continue strengthening our vendor partnerships.

We're committed to building a greener future with our 30BY30 target to reduce our customers' emissions by 30 per cent by the year 2030. We need collaborators, innovators and leaders like yourself to help us achieve our goal. Join us in re-thinking our energy future.

In year 1, you will:

Develop an understanding of all internal processes to complete agreements and deals.
Develop business cases and work with senior team members for approvals.
Immerse yourself in understanding our agreements and work to finalize at least one agreement, which includes working with the British Columbia Utilities Commission to receive final approval.

In year 2, you will:

Build upon your first year of experience and progress to working on multiple new deals to secure new renewable gas supply.
Begin actively managing accounts and supporting broader regulatory applications.
Expand your expertise to secure new types of renewable gas agreements and deals.

What it takes:

A bachelor's degree in a business-related field with five more years of experience in customer management, sales, business development and marketing.
A solid understanding of industrial equipment, gas infrastructure, gas supply and gas marketing is an asset.
A natural ability to develop relationships and partnerships to build trust and drive results.
A 'get it done' attitude, even in the face of adversity and tough challenges.
A detailed-oriented approach and ability to translate ideas into contractual language clearly and concisely.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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