Terminal Manager – KeeleSSM

Ontario Canada

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 21 2026

Business Unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Whats the role

The Terminal Manager Keele/SSM role is responsible for the leadership of the Keele and Sault Ste. Marie (SSM) Terminal Operations Assets and Teams with the objective of delivering safe compliant and reliable operations to serve Shells fuel customers in the local markets. Adherence to both Shell and Regulatory Compliance maintaining Shells License to Operate is essential and the role serves as the face of Shell to the local municipalities upholding Shells reputation as a responsible community member.

The Keele Terminal operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and is located in a major urban center. As such this role requires working relationships with Shells Government Relations and Legal Teams as well as numerous external associations such as the Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) and Toronto Industrial Network (TIN). These relationships are requiredin order to ensure the right considerations are being made with respect to changing legislation and/or development decisions in the vicinity of the Terminal property.

What youll be doing

People:

• Optimizing Shell people resources by setting clear priorities overseeing competency evaluation completing performance reviews supporting training and development recognizing good performance and addressing performance gaps.
• Directing contractor resources seeking the best value in concert with corporate standards on health safety and Code of Conduct.

HSSE & Product Quality:

• Develop and actively demonstrate site specific Health Safety Security & Environment programs in support of our corporate values and in compliance with Provincial workers regulations. Includes team communications/training contractor management programs compliance reviews incident/investigation root cause analysis development of site-specific standards/procedures/practices involvement with regulators when needed and formal audit interface.
• Manage product inventories to ensure quality and compliance with Shell policies/procedures and applicable legislative bylaws & regulations. Involves tank optimization stock reconciliation and interface for product receipt.
• Accountable for the site Emergency Response preparedness and execution of the mandated drill schedules.
• Develop and manage social performance plan (including concerns/complaints) consistent with corporate position ensuring positive public and local emergency response plans.

Assets:

• Maintain a high level of terminal reliability minimizing unplanned downtime and ensuring product availability for Shells customers.
• Optimizing the physical commissioned assets/equipment to best value through routine maintenance value added capital injection and adherence to corporate standards and strategic direction.
• Work with regional engineering and subject matter experts on asset/equipment/system integrity issues and action plan implementation.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage external relationships: Fire; Police; Industrial Associations; Emergency Responders; Environmental Agencies (e.g. Police Fire Dept MECP TSSA Transport Canada etc)
• Apply Continuous Improvement techniques and keep abreast of automation/digitalization of the distribution processes: loading rack interfaces terminal automation systems etc.
• Develop robust structure and process for development budgeting and execution of annual maintenance work for the sites.
• Routine assessment of operations against standards and procedures via Line of Defence (LOD-1) program.

Cost Controls & Value Creation:

• Manage expense operating budget to maximize value at lowest cost. Involves constant prioritization of maintenance legislative or corporate directed requirements balancing against known risks.
• Financial accountability of the asset including stock loss/gain reporting and investigation as well as operating expenditure forecasting and follow-on year(s) budget planning.
• Interface and work collaboratively with Supply HSSE Product Quality Mobility Engineering and balance of Distribution Operations teams to share learnings manage issues and improve overall effectiveness/contribution.
• Develop optimized approach for annual NRM execution at the terminals to drive efficiency and net cost reductions.

Others:

• The Terminal Manager is expected to be on call as part of the emergency response organization for their terminals.
• Demonstrated resiliency is a must to handle the dynamic nature of day-to-day terminal operations people management and external stakeholder management.
• The role will require business travel to the SSM Terminal (approx. 4-6 times per year) as part of the leadership and operation of that asset.
• The SSM Terminal is a formal Joint Venture (JV) site but the site is fully operated by Shell. Business partners meet ad-hoc (as needed) and quarterly to review the performance of the site and ensure adherence to the terms of the JV Contract.

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis
• Degree qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience
• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience preferably in oil and gas
• Demonstrated capability and experience in Asset Management Team Leadership and Risk Management are a must.
• Knowledge of applicable federal provincial municipal and regional legislation bylaws and regulations to ensure HSSE compliance
• Capability of managing key internal and external relationships across department and property boundaries
• Excellent technical/operational skill sets that likely include Engineering and/or a maintenance/operations background
• Developed and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to support high morale amidst changing workplace requirements and higher workloads in a low-cost environment
• Developed problem solving and decision-making skills to break down complex issues and balance long/short term objectives
• Developed time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and/or negotiate conflicting activities around unexpected events
• Knowledge of process safety/safeguarding fundamentals and Hazard Effects Management Process (HEMP) is an asset
• Knowledge of Commissioning Start-up and Operational Readiness aspects including key processes such as Pre-Startup Safety Review and Statement of Fitness is an asset

After you submit your application you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

If youdontsee yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a moreequitable inclusive and diversecompanyand we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $110000 - $159000 per year. Individual pay will be based onvarious factors such as relevant work experience education certifications skill level seniority and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience toShelland in return you work with talented committed people in an innovative work the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with uniqueexpertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annualperformance relatedsalary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave including for non-birthing parents
• Join anorganization workingto become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

Wedlike you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the worlds most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about howwereworking towards that goalclick here.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of92000 employeesin more than 70 countries and has beenoperatingin Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shells global businesses represented including upstream integrated gas downstream and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration gas production refining and manufacturing to providingfuelsand developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance our businesses and projects in Canada include:

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
• A network of 1400 retail stations across Canada
• The Scotford Complex inAlbertaincludes an upgrader chemicals plant and is home to the Questcarbon captureand storage facility
• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
• Investments inrenewablesand energy solutions including EV charginghydrogenand biofuels
• 12 Shell-owned distribution terminals three of which have marine operations
• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 26airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides1.7 billion litersof high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business

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