Manager, Production (Calgary)

About Vermilion Meet Vermilion. We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long‑term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture. We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more key to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings. Opportunity We are seeking a Manager, Production to support the Production Operations Director in safely maximizing profitability across our Canadian operations. This role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, driving operational excellence, and delivering value through optimized production performance. What you will do - Lead and manage a team of Area Engineers, a Rig Coordinator Engineer, and a Production Technician within the CBU. - Provide mentorship, technical leadership, and strategic direction to support team development and performance. - Oversee the identification, development, and execution of subsurface and surface optimization projects focused on increasing production, reducing costs, improving safety, and meeting economic targets. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational reliability and optimize mean time between failures. - Champion a robust safety culture in partnership with the Director, reinforcing safe work practices across the CBU. - Ensure well‑servicing HSE incidents are thoroughly investigated and that corrective actions are effectively implemented. - Support acquisition and divestiture activities, including technical evaluations and integration efforts. - Ensure accurate production reporting and accrual processes. - Collaborate closely with the Asset Team and Facilities leadership to align on and deliver CBU objectives. What you will bring - Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred; experienced Professional Technologists (P.Tech) with a demonstrated track record of delivering results in similar roles will be considered. - 15+ years of relevant oil and gas industry experience. - 5+ years of experience as a formal leader. - Demonstrated ability to drive value creation and operational improvements. - Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and perform in a fast‑paced environment. - Proven project management capabilities. What we offer - Industry‑competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer. - Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code. - Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company‑provided breakfast. - Competitive short‑term and long‑term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward. - Top‑tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program. - Onsite childcare available (fee‑based). - Company‑sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants. Why you’ll love working with us We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work. We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology. We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will. We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development. We have been focused on sustainability for more than a decade. We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options. Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2przhu