Energy, Oil & Gas & Mining

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General Requirements

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• Are you interested in an industry that embraces strategy, economics & financial analysis, project management, organizational behaviour and stakeholder relations skills?
• Do you enjoy working in teams, have sensitivity to major issues of public concern, have a high stamina level and a “grass roots/in the field” approach to learning?
• Do you enjoy being in an industry where environmental stewardship and sustainability are key drivers?
• GPA is typically an important, initial selection criteria for roles in this industry. Your Rotman Career Coach can provide you with more information

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Skills required

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• Strong qualitative and qualitative skills
• Understanding of global commodity and energy markets and sustainability
• Strong Project Management, Health & Safety Adherence and teamwork skills
• Humbleness to go on-site to “learn the business”
• GPA is important
• Knowledge of Internal Strategic Management Consulting to the Energy/Resource Sector
• Knowledge of Sales & Trading or Investment Banking for the Energy/Resource Sector to Financial Markets
• Engineering/Project Management skills
• Understanding of Risk and Regulatory work and how this is linked to underlying Global commodity prices and trading strategies
• Proven ability to work in “multi-functional teams” with a strong HR/OB acumen
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to interpret legal and policy documents

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Type of Jobs

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• Regulatory, Rate Setting or Market Compliance
• Financial Analyst/Evaluator or Risk Management
• Project Manager
• Energy or Commodity Trader
• Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist or Business Development/Growth Specialist
• Internal Management Consulting
• Leadership Rotational Programs
• Corporate Development (M&A roles)
• Treasury Analyst
• Marketing & Sales Management (Retail Distribution Channels)

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Technical Preparation/Knowledge Building

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• Rotman Curriculum ex: Strategy, Finance, OB/HR and Entrepreneurship courses
• Awareness of global energy/commodity trends
• Additional education post MBA ex: PMP, CMA or CFA
• Annual Calgary Based Oil & Gas & Energy Conferences, Annual Toronto Based PDAC Mining Conference
• Rotman Energy Club-competitions, Internal & External
• Follow the Energy Markets & economy daily by reading the newspaper (Globe & Mail) & industry magazines & develop a point of view & be able to back it up

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Internal Resources

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• Excel Skills – Financial Modeling & Data Manipulation (offered through RO)
• Rotman Energy and Natural Resources Association
• Numerous Rotman MBA and UofT Alumni based in Western Canada

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External Resources

[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Energy & Renewables:

• Canadian Electricity Association https://electricity.ca/
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association https://renewablesassociation.ca/

 

Oil & Gas:

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers https://www.capp.ca

 

Mining:

• The Mining Association of Canada https://mining.ca/

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