Who we are
Did you know?
Terasen Gas is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest utilities in Canada.
We're Terasen Gas. We're the people who distribute the natural gas that warms the homes, cooks the dinner and heats the water of our customers in 125 BC communities.
As a Fortis company, we are part of the largest investor-owned utility in gas and electric distribution in Canada.
The safe, efficient and reliable delivery of natural gas is our core function and our work is split into three main lines of business:
- Supply - satisfying our customers' demand for natural gas.
- Transmission and distribution - getting gas to where it's needed, when it's needed.
- Marketing and business development - growing our business, increasing our value, and strengthening our commitment to the communities in which we operate.
These lines of business are supported by several other functions, including:
- community relations
- facilities
- engineering
- regulatory affairs and governance
- information technology & support
- human resources
- purchasing
- finance
- communications
Core values and beliefs
The core values at Terasen Gas are honesty, integrity and respect for people. We encourage an open flow of information and teamwork across the company, and we challenge employees to come up with new ideas and better ways to operate more efficiently and safely. We also value a diverse workforce throughout the organization.
Customers are the foundation of our business, and we work hard to meet their needs.
At Terasen Gas, we are committed to striving for financial and operational excellence and delivering value to our shareholders.
Strength in people
A business as diverse as Terasen Gas requires an employee talent pool that's equally diverse.
We employ approximately 1,400 individuals with expertise in a wide range of areas such as:
- engineering, finance
- marketing
- human resources
- communications
- gas-related field operations/trades
- health and safety
- business administration
- environmental services
Our employees work across BC - from bustling cities and towns to small, rural communities. You'll often find employment opportunities available across the province, offering a wide variety of lifestyle choices.