Vice President Operations

Location:

Calgary Head Office

Job status:

Full Time Permanent

Department:

Terminal & Pipeline Operations

Is this position safety sensitive:

No

The Role The

Vice President Operations

is accountable for delivering operational excellence, upholding the highest standards of Environmental, Health & Safety, and cultivating a growth-oriented culture. Reporting to the SVP & Chief Operating Officer, this senior leadership role drives business performance through innovation, strategic process improvement, and commercial acumen. The VP provides direction and oversight to ensure safe, reliable operation of Gibson Energy’s assets across Canada and the US, positioning the organization for long-term success.

What You'll Be Doing

Champion a proactive, behavior-based safety culture aligned with Gibson Energy’s values and commitment to operational excellence.

Provide strategic leadership and direction for Operations, including development and execution of long-term plans.

Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented team culture that exceeds internal and external customer expectations.

Communicate the company’s vision and strategy in relatable terms to drive alignment and engagement.

Oversee performance management, talent development, and succession planning across operational teams.

Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Commercial Development, HR) to identify and execute value-added business opportunities and solutions.

Lead the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation through cross-functional collaboration and process optimization.

Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations across all assets, in accordance with EH&S policies and regulatory standards.

Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions, associations, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

Support labour relations and negotiations, ensuring positive and productive working relationships.

Actively contribute to the Operations and Engineering Leadership Team and US Leadership Team, shaping strategic priorities and growth initiatives.

May perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Degree in Engineering/P. Eng. Designation preferred, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant education combined with direct industry experience.

Minimum 20 years of experience in operations, engineering, and management within oil and gas (including terminals, pipelines, NGL/refined product facilities, and rail/truck infrastructure).

Minimum 10 years in a senior leadership role, with experience leading complex teams and large-scale operations.

Strong operational knowledge of crude oil processing (upstream and downstream), terminal and pipeline assets.

Proven strategic agility and ability to lead through systems (people, process, technology).

Demonstrated financial acumen in managing budgets and operational expenditures.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Ability to influence executive leadership and drive change in ambiguous environments.

Commitment to continuous improvement and industry best practices.

Strong people management skills, including setting KPIs, building effective teams, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Working Conditions

Office based position with significant travel to operating sites required.

Must be able to meet requirements to complete site tours and inspections in Canada and US.

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.

Benefits

A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.

Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.

Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry-leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.

Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.

An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.

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