Commercial Business Advisor, Transmission Assets

Commercial Business Advisor – Transmission Assets WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

At Trans Alta, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy - we’ll provide the platform.

We’re looking for a Commercial Business Advisor, Transmission Assets who will provide end-to-end business ownership of Trans Alta’s regulated transmission business while also managing selected commercial contracts and strategic asset files.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role will oversee Trans Alta’s transmission business as an integrated operation, including vendor management, annual and long-term planning, budgets, forecasts, project controls, invoicing, regulatory support and cross-functional execution. The role will also manage commercial files with similar requirements, including reclamation, salvage and legacy asset agreements.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong financial and business acumen who wants to run a portfolio within the framework of a broader organization and learn the commercial and regulatory aspects of the energy business.

This position is based out of our Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you’ll be accountable for the business performance, coordination and commercial oversight of assigned portfolios. Your day will include:

• Business Oversight & Financial Management
  • Own the day-to-day business relationships and lead the portfolio approach for Trans Alta’s regulated transmission assets which are on First Nation lands and operated and maintained by Alta Link.
  • Oversee annual and long-term O&M, capital, reclamation and salvage plans, ensuring priorities, resources, schedules and performance expectations are clear.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, capital tracking, expenditure approvals, purchase orders, invoicing and financial reporting for the business.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
  • Coordinate Finance, Accounting, Regulatory, Legal, Indigenous Relations, project management and other internal teams to deliver on commitments.
  • Provide concise reporting to leadership, including financial performance, priorities, risks, decisions and required actions.
• Regulatory, Indigenous Relations & Compliance Oversight
  • Work with Trans Alta’s regulatory and legal teams to prepare our General Tariff Application, respond to information requests, justify cost recoveries, and advance other regulatory or compliance matters.
  • Coordinate with Alta Link, Indigenous Relations, Regulatory and Legal teams to support access, permitting, work planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Maintain records, approvals, permits and supporting documentation to satisfy regulatory obligations.
• Commercial & Contract Management
  • Own selected commercial contracts, counter party relationships and strategic asset files.
  • Interpret contractual obligations, monitor performance, manage amendments and renewals, and develop strategies to resolve commercial issues or disputes.
  • Develop business cases and commercial recommendations that balance cost, risk, compliance and long-term value.
  • Lead or support negotiations and work with internal stakeholders and external counter parties to implement agreed outcomes.

You want to run a portfolio like it’s your own business – the relationships, the numbers, the contracts, and the outcomes.

• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business, economics, engineering or related discipline.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost control, capital tracking, invoicing and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing a portfolio, capital projects, project controls or similar…