WGL

AltaGas - Sr. Director, Enterprise Security & Emergency Response

WGL  •  Calgary, CA (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

AltaGas - Sr. Director, Enterprise Security & Emergency Response

We are is seeking an accomplished security and emergency management senior leader to lead our enterprise-wide security strategy and ICS‑guided emergency response programs. As the Sr. Director, Enterprise Security & Emergency Response, you will shape and execute a unified, risk‑based framework that integrates corporate security, threat intelligence, insider-threat mitigation, and emergency preparedness across the enterprise, aligned with plans and requirements of the Utilities and Midstream businesses.

This role is central to advancing our zero‑harm commitment, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring AltaGas is prepared for an evolving threat landscape. You will collaborate closely with internal partners and external agencies to drive alignment, readiness, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

  • Direct the enterprise Emergency Management Program, ensuring ICS‑compliant plans, procedures, and training

  • Serve as principal advisor to Incident Commanders during enterprise-level emergencies, severe weather events, security incidents, and cyber‑physical disruptions

  • Lead enterprise tabletop, functional, and full‑scale exercises, as appropriate; lead After-Action Reviews (AARs) and Deficiency Improvement Updates (DIUs)

  • Oversee the reliability of 24/7 emergency notification systems

  • Represent AltaGas in regulatory proceedings, audits, and industry forums on safety and security matters

  • Build strong relationships with federal, state, provincial, and local agencies, including first responders

  • Lead or oversee all internal investigations related to security breaches, fraud, theft, workplace violence, substance abuse policy violations, and insider threat concerns

  • Coordinate with HR, Legal, Digital and external law enforcement/investigative agencies as required while preserving evidence and confidentiality

  • Establish and lead a comprehensive threat intelligence program monitoring global, national, and local developments

  • Produce threat assessments for facilities, field operations, executive travel, public events, and emerging risks

  • Build and mature an enterprise insider threat program for employees, contractors, and vendors with access to critical infrastructure or sensitive information

  • Lead insider threat case management and ensure protection of proprietary information

  • Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, sustainability, and continuous improvement

  • Provide mentorship and development opportunities emphasizing hands‑on experience

  • Ensure teams prioritize work aligned with strategic objectives and risk mitigation

What You'll Bring:

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience working in a corporate or similar environment, preferably within the energy sector

  • Strong knowledge and experience working in a regulated environment in the midstream gas and utility industries

  • Deep technical and regulatory expertise in ICS emergency management frameworks

  • Demonstrated experience designing and leading threat intelligence and insider threat programs in a regulated environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Security Management, Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, or closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred

Why Join:

  • Lead and unify security, threat intelligence, insider‑threat mitigation, and ICS‑guided emergency response across Utilities and Midstream—serving as the enterprise authority and trusted advisor during high‑impact incidents

  • Play a central role in protecting critical energy infrastructure, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring AltaGas is prepared for an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape

  • Collaborate closely with regulators, first responders, and government agencies while shaping enterprise standards, readiness exercises, and response capabilities with real consequence and visibility

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For Canadian hires AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About WGL

WGL, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading source for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions with activities in 30 states. Our operating units consist of Washington Gas, WGL Energy, WGL Midstream and Hampshire Gas.

WGL provides options for natural gas, electricity, green power and energy services, including generation, storage, transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency. Our calling as a company is to make energy surprisingly easy for our customers, our community and our employees.

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, small business or multinational corporation, state and local or federal agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask us.

For more information, visit us at www.wgl.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wglanswers.

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Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wgl.com
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