Vice President Innovation Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges. 

The Opportunity

The Vice President, Capital Markets & Corporate Development is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for the Company's capital allocation strategy, financing activities, investor relations, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise value creation.

The role partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to ensure the Company maintains a strong financial position, optimizes its capital structure, executes strategic growth initiatives, and effectively communicates its value proposition to investors and stakeholders.

The Vice President leads the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, strategic partnerships, and major investment opportunities while maintaining responsibility for treasury management, capital markets activities, investor relations, and long-range strategic planning.

The position serves as a trusted advisor on corporate strategy, market opportunities, capital deployment, shareholder value creation, and financial risk management.

What You'll Lead

Capital Markets & Financial Stewardship:

Lead the development and execution of the Company's capital allocation and financing strategy.
Optimize capital structure, liquidity, and financial flexibility to support business objectives.
Provide recommendations regarding debt and equity financing, dividends, share repurchases, and other capital deployment priorities.
Oversee relationships with lenders, banks, rating agencies, and financial advisors.
Monitor capital market conditions, interest rates, commodity market dynamics, and financial risks that may impact funding requirements and access to capital.
Oversee treasury activities, including liquidity management, covenant compliance, and financial risk management.

Corporate Development:

Lead the identification, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions.
Oversee transaction execution, including valuation, due diligence, structuring, financing, negotiation, and integration planning.
Evaluate major capital investments and business development opportunities to ensure alignment with financial, operational, and shareholder return objectives.
Assess market opportunities, industry trends, and competitive developments across the energy infrastructure sector.
Provide recommendations to executive leadership and the Board regarding growth opportunities, portfolio optimization, and investment decisions.

Investor Relations & Market Engagement:

Lead the Company's investor relations strategy and engagement with shareholders, analysts, debt investors, and rating agencies.
Communicate the Company's financial performance, capital allocation framework, growth initiatives, and investment proposition to the investment community.
Oversee earnings communications, investor presentations, annual reporting, conferences, roadshows, and investor events.
Monitor shareholder feedback, analyst perspectives, and market perceptions to support executive decision-making and investor confidence.

Leadership & Governance:

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on capital markets, financing, investor relations, and corporate development matters.
Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for capital markets, treasury, investor relations, and corporate development activities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and disciplined capital allocation.
Ensure compliance with securities regulations, financing obligations, public disclosure requirements, and corporate governance standards.
Support Board and Committee activities through the preparation of financial, capital allocation, financing, and recommendations for corporate development.

What You Bring to the Role

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
MBA, CFA, CPA, CBV, or equivalent advanced business or finance designation is preferred.

Experience:

15+ years of progressive experience in capital markets, investment banking, corporate finance, treasury, corporate development, strategic planning, or investor relations.
Proven track record leading complex financings, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.
Experience working with publicly traded companies and engaging with investors, lenders, rating agencies, and Boards of Directors.
Significant experience within the energy, midstream, infrastructure, utilities, or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated success influencing executive-level decisions and driving long-term value creation.
Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic and enterprise-wide thinking.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Deep understanding of capital markets, corporate finance, valuation, and investment analysis.
Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship management skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making in complex, high-impact situations.
Proven ability to lead teams, execute transactions, and deliver results.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is performed in an office environment.
This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy's Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check. 

Why You'll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people - those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. We believe employees should share in the success they help create and here's what sets us apart: 

• • Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
  • Generous vacation and flex time that support work-life balance and gives you time to recharge
  • Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
  • Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
  • Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
  • Flexible Spending Account to support your unique wellness needs
  • Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys

Our Culture

At Gibson, we're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. You'll work alongside knowledgeable, down-to-earth professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results safely and responsibly.

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.