Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring a Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance on a permanent basis at our Refinery Business Office in Regina, SK.

Shape the future of the Energy Value Chain by leading the strategies, decisions, and investments that drive long-term profitability across refining, supply, and marketing operations. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned refinery leader to leverage deep operational expertise, planning and optimization experience, and commercial acumen to influence enterprise-wide decisions and deliver meaningful business results.

What you’ll do

Lead the development and execution of long-range and mid-range strategies that maximize profitability across the Energy Value Chain, aligning business, financial, and operational plans with corporate objectives.

Identify, evaluate, and advance gross margin improvement opportunities for our manufacturing assets and the integrated Energy Value Chain by integrating commercial, manufacturing, supply, and market insights to optimize enterprise value.

Drive cross-functional planning and decision-making across Manufacturing, Supply & Trading, Energy, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Compliance, and other business partners to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes.

Oversee the governance, evaluation, prioritization, and resource allocation of strategic projects and initiatives that support Energy Value Chain optimization and long-term business performance.

Establish and enhance planning, optimization, and performance management systems, processes, and analytics that enable effective execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of business plans.

Provide leadership and direction to Strategy & Planning Analysis and Manufacturing Performance teams, building organizational capability in strategic planning, economic analysis, performance management, and business optimization.

Who you’ll work with

The Team: Reporting to the Vice President, Manufacturing, you will lead two Senior Managers and provide oversight and direction to a team of Strategy, Planning, and Performance Analysts, helping drive strategic planning, performance improvement, and margin optimization across the Energy Value Chain.

Why it matters

We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.

Who you are

• You are looking for a career in energy strategy, planning & performance and:
• Have 10+ years of relevant progressive experience in the petroleum/refining industry with experience working at a leadership level.
• Have extensive refinery operations experience, with a strong understanding of the technical, operational, and commercial drivers that influence business performance and profitability.
• Have proven experience in strategic planning, performance management, economic analysis, and business optimization within a complex industrial environment.
• Have demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results. Experience with refinery planning and optimization, continuous improvement, industry benchmarking, regulatory compliance, or project management is considered an asset.

What we offer

Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.

Relocation support, if applicable.

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 1, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLUL

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with CRC policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.