[qodef_blockquote text=”General Requirements” title_tag=”h4″]
- 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
[qodef_blockquote text=”Skills required” title_tag=”h4″]
- 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
[qodef_blockquote text=”Type of Jobs” title_tag=”h4″]
- 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)
[qodef_blockquote text=”Technical Preparation/Knowledge Building” title_tag=”h4″]
- 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
[qodef_blockquote text=”Internal Resources” title_tag=”h4″]
- 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
[qodef_blockquote text=”External Resources” title_tag=”h4″]
Energy & Renewables:
Oil & Gas:
Mining: