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Senior Manager, Commercial
Competition #: NLH-RE-26-093
Status: Term
Location: St. John’s
Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and assisting in the development and execution of commercial strategy and priorities;
Playing a lead role in progressing commercial issues that arise from commercial activities and in identifying, evaluating and negotiating new commercial opportunities;
Advancing existing commercial arrangements and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations;
Engaging and managing industry, financial and economic consultants to provide expert advice as required for development of commercial strategies, contract interpretation, commercial negotiations and litigation. Coordinate with general counsel on external counsel engagements;
Liaising with the Provincial government departments on matters relating to
Hydro commercial issues;
Preparing Leadership and Board of Director reports and briefing materials as required;
Monitoring and preparing analysis and reports related to energy markets (including a regular evaluation of market opportunities and regulatory and policy developments); and
Ensuring Hydro’s inventory of commercial agreements is complete and accurate and the terms and conditions of its commercial agreements are well understood and complied with.
What You’ll Need:
Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering or Law from a recognized university supplemented by an MBA, CPA or equivalent professional graduate degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
10-15 years of experience in the energy sector at the management level.
CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026
We’re looking for energy we can count on!
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.
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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
