Meet Vermilion
We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence , Trust , Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.
We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Manager, Production to support the Production Operations Director in safely maximizing profitability across our Canadian operations. This role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, driving operational excellence, and delivering value through optimized production performance.
What You Will Do
Lead and manage a team of Area Engineers, a Rig Coordinator Engineer, and a Production Technician within the CBU
Provide mentorship, technical leadership, and strategic direction to support team development and performance
Oversee the identification, development, and execution of subsurface and surface optimization projects focused on increasing production, reducing costs, improving safety, and meeting economic targets
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational reliability and optimize mean time between failures
Champion a strong safety culture in partnership with the Director, reinforcing safe work practices across the CBU
Ensure well servicing HSE incidents are thoroughly investigated and that corrective actions are effectively implemented
Support acquisition and divestiture activities, including technical evaluations and integration efforts
Ensure accurate production reporting and accrual processes
Collaborate closely with Asset Team and Facilities leadership to align on and deliver CBU objectives
What You Will Bring
The ideal candidate will have a combination of Production, Operations & Facility Engineering Experience
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred; however, experienced Professional Technologists (P.Tech) with a demonstrated track record of delivering results in similar roles will be considered
15+ years of relevant oil and gas industry experience
5+ years of experience as a formal leader
Demonstrated ability to drive value creation and operational improvements
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment
Proven project management capabilities
What we offer
Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer
Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code
Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast
Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward
Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program
Onsite childcare available (fee-based)
Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants
Why you’ll love working with us
We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work
We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will
We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development
We have been focused on sustainability for more than a decade
We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options
Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success . As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.
Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.
