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Job ID : 3587 

Closing Date : 08/13/2025

This position will be in the following location: NOVA Head Office – Calgary, AB  

  • This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

 

Who We Are: 

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

 

We are seeking an Feedstock Commercial Advisor who will be instrumental in advancing NOVA’s feedstock strategies that will maximize long-term value for our polyethylene (PE) products.  Reporting to the Leader, Feedstock and Energy Commercial, this influential and collaborative role is responsible for pursuing and developing new, and optimizing existing, commercial arrangements to ensure NOVA’s feedstock portfolio is industry cost competitive and reliable.   

 

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

  • Assess commercial risks and opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize feedstock acquisition costs for NOVA’s manufacturing facilities
  • Apply expertise of existing landscape and arrangements to ensure cost optimization
  • Identify and develop new commercial opportunities brought forward by NOVA’s business partners and work closely with business analysts on evaluation
  • Take a lead and/or support negotiations as part of the deal team on feedstock opportunities
  • Collaboratively manage commercial agreements and relationships, taking shared ownership and accountability
  • Generate insights to continually evolve and ensure optimization of the feedstock acquisition strategy in support of NOVA’s strategic plans
  • Provide representation and support on corporate change initiatives
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to complete continuous improvement projects in areas of expertise and accountability
  • Work cross-functionally with other business teams to generate new commercial opportunities that will improve NOVA’s overall performance

 

What We Are Looking For:

  • University graduate with 10+ years of industry related experience and continued professional development OR 14+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience with continued professional development
  • A degree in business, engineering, or finance would be considered an asset
  • Minimum of 3+ years customer and/or market-facing industry related experience would be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of the North American natural gas and natural gas liquids industry would be considered an asset
  • Ability to drive short-term actions and activities to achieve an optimized and reliable feedstock portfolio
  • Ability to influence outcomes cross-functionally and at all levels in the organization
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Excellent business analytical skills
  • Willingness to incorporate feedback and adapt if necessary
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
  • A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking opportunities to optimize processes and costs​
  • Ability to balance multiple competing priorities
  • A self-starter that is also a collaborative and engaging team member 

 

You Can Stand Out If:

  • You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
  • You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
  • You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
  • You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

 

Additional Information:

  • Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
  • Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
  • This role requires up to 10% travel
  • The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and be eligible to travel easily between Canada and the U.S.

 

Why NOVA Chemicals? 

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.


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