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SITEBC: Opportunities with Spectra Energy Bill Cooling Director, Employee & Labour Relations Spectra Energy Transmission - West September 26, 2009. Outline. Company Overview Why Work for Us? Job Descriptions Current Openings Northern Living.

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  1. SITEBC:Opportunities with Spectra EnergyBill CoolingDirector, Employee & Labour RelationsSpectra Energy Transmission - WestSeptember 26, 2009 0909-15332

  2. Outline • Company Overview • Why Work for Us? • Job Descriptions • Current Openings • Northern Living 0909-15332

  3. North America’s premier natural gas infrastructure company Member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ranked by FORTUNE as the world’s “most admired” pipeline company Have operated in BC for over 50 years Integral part of BC’s economy Our BC system moves enough natural gas to meet the average daily needs of approx. 6 million homes Company OverviewBrief Synopsis 0909-15332

  4. Operate more than 19,100 miles of pipeline Areas of Expertise: Gathering and Processing Transmission and Storage Natural Gas Distribution Spectra Energy Company Overview 0909-15332

  5. Commercial “From Wellhead to Burnertip” Process • Exploration & Extraction • Gathering • Processing • Transmission • Distribution and Storage • Marketing Wellhead Burnertip(End-user/Consumer) RAW GAS PIPELINE SALES GAS PIPELINE EXPLORATION& EXTRACTION Raw Gas GATHERING Sales Gas TRANSMISSION Sales Gas DISTRIBUTION Gas PROCESSING Residential Gas Storage Pool Industrial • Marketers find buyers for natural gas, ensure secure supplies in the market and provide a pathway for natural gas to reach the end-user 0909-15332

  6. Core Customers Local distribution companies (e.g. Terasen) Marketers and traders Natural gas producers (Gulf Coast, Sable Island, Appalachian, Western US, and Western Canada) Gas-fired Electric Generators Residential, commercial and industrial customers Customers and Markets served • Markets Served • Canada • United States (Northeast, Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Pacific Northwest) 0909-15332

  7. Spectra Energy – Strategically Located AssetsOne of North America’s Premier Natural Gas Infrastructure Companies 2008 Natural Gas Pipeline Throughput 3.6 Tcf Miles of Transmission Pipe 19,100 Miles of Gathering Pipe 62,500 Miles of Distribution Pipe 37,000 Storage Capacity 285 Bcf Retail Customers 1.3 million Number of Employees 7,300 0909-15332

  8. North America’s Integrated Energy MarketSeamless U.S.-Canada Natural Gas Trade • Canada and the U.S. share the closest energy relationship in the world • Natural gas is a key component of seamless US-Canada energy trade • Natural gas delivers economic and environmental benefits on both sides of the border Canadian Natural Gas Export Volumes 1999-2008 0909-15332 Source: National Energy Board

  9. Unconventional Resource PlaysDramatic Increase in North American Inventories 0909-15332

  10. Proposed Northern Pipeline Projects • North American Pipeline grid is interconnected • Future Northern supplies & proposed pipelines have the potential to interconnect with multiple markets • Spectra assets are well positioned to provide access to North American grid (market optionality) 0909-15332

  11. Spectra Energy Charter Our Purpose We will create superior and sustainable value for our investors, customers, employees, and communities by providing gas gathering, processing, transmission, storage and distribution services. Our Values Stewardship – Demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and vibrant communities Integrity – Ethically and honestly doing what we say we will do Respect for theIndividual – Embracing diversity and inclusion, enhanced by openness, sharing, trust, leadership, teamwork and involvement Safety – Sharing a relentless commitment to a zero work-related injury and illness culture HighPerformance – Achieving superior business results and stretching our capabilities Win-WinRelationships – Having relationships which focus on the creation of value for all parties Initiative – Having the courage, creativity and discipline to lead change and shape the future. 0909-15332

  12. Why Work for Us? • Emphasis on Safety • Safety Vision: “Spectra Energy employees and contractors at every level demonstrate personal commitment to continuous safety improvement, resulting in a zero injury and zero work-related illness culture” • Supports Diversity • Equal Opportunity Employer • Community Involvement • Spectra Energy employees and retirees volunteer year-round • United Way Campaign • Scholarship Program • Volunteer Grants • Spectra Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program 0909-15332

  13. Why Work for Us? - Benefits • We offer a variety of competitive benefits programs designed to meet the diversity of our employees and our business. • Spectra Energy designs its benefit programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and our business to foster a work environment conducive to personal and professional growth. Some benefits include: • Health Sending Accounts - before-tax dollars help cover eligible health care expenses and dependent care expenses. • Employee Savings Plan - will match up to 100 percent of your specified contributions, to a specified maximum. • Pension Plan - provides various market competitive options to help you save for your retirement. • Educational Reimbursement - if you are committed to ongoing education, you can obtain a diploma/degree or further your education through relevant, approved programs. Upon successful completion, Spectra Energy will reimburse full-time employees up to 100 percent including tuition, registration and laboratory and shop fees, within specified limits. • Training - provides employees with in-house/external instructor led and on-line training opportunities to encourage ongoing development of knowledge, interpersonal skills, and business competencies. • Vacation & Flex Days: 3 weeks vacation and 16 flex days annually • Incentive Pay: annual plan designed to reward successful achievement of individual, team and business objectives • Northern Living Allowance: available in specified communities in Northern BC 0909-15332

  14. Typical Gas Processing Facility – Employment Roles (Day-to-day) Managerial positions: Managers Team Leaders Technical positions: Engineers Power Engineers Steam Operators Welders Millwrights Technicians Electricians Instrumentation Gas Controllers Gas Plant Operators Business Support: HR EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Accounting Public Affairs (Corporate Communications) Government Relations Public Awareness Supply Chain / Procurement Administration Client Relationships Lands Community and Aboriginal Relations 0909-15332

  15. There are many different types of jobs within Spectra Energy, ranging from trades positions to professional careers. Some examples: Job Descriptions 0909-15332

  16. Provide clients with electrical and control systems technical expertise and engineering support Includes: enhancing reliability and integrity of facilities, ensuring compliance to codes and regulations, promoting best safe and technical practices, project management, and identifying business opportunities Minimum Qualifications University degree in Electrical Engineering Eligible for immediate registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API) Valid Drivers License Electrical & Controls Engineer 0909-15332

  17. Mechanical Engineer • Estimating equipment failure, useful life and evaluating options to mitigate equipment failure or down time. • Ensure regulatory, code and policy requirements are met. • Specify materials, procedures, and minimum requirements for equipment maintenance. • Identify and make recommendations on deficiencies in the maintenance of plant equipment. • Ensure Equipment Reliability; perform root cause analysis on problematic equipment. • Maintenance capital support including identifying projects, preparing project development documents, and providing technical support through the life of the project. Minimum Qualifications • Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma • Eligible for immediate registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) • Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing • Valid Drivers License 0909-15332

  18. EH&SSpecialist • Responsible for evaluatingall EHS contract documentation submitted with contract bids for high risk projects, and provide support to contract managers for evaluation of medium/low-risk projects. Minimum Qualifications • Degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or Natural Sciences or Engineering • 5 - 10 years’ technical and policy experience • Contracting and field industrial experience • Solid understanding of Federal and Provincial EHS regulations and management practices • Excellent communication and computer skills • A CRSP designation is preferred. 0909-15332

  19. Gas Plant Operator • To operate and maintain PRGP Gas Processing Trains, Utilities, Sulphur Plants and Control Room in a self directed Work Team Environment Minimum Qualifications • 3rd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate • Valid driver’s license • Strong team player with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision • 5 to 10 years gas plant experience 0909-15332

  20. Current Job Openings • Prince George • Sourcing Specialist • Chetwynd • Management Support Clerk • Calgary • Logistics Scheduling Analyst 0909-15332

  21. Apply to Spectra Energy Please visit our website at http://www.spectraenergy.com and register an account with us. This will enable you to place your resume on file and to request notification of the types of jobs in which you are interested. Having your resume on file provides a quick and easy way for you to apply for a job by selecting “apply now”. Our automatic notification will send you an email when your selection matches a job posting so you will never miss an opportunity that might be right for you. 0909-15332

  22. For More Information Spectra Energy: http://www.spectraenergy.com Fort Nelson: http://www.northernrockies.org/ Fort St. John:http://www.cityfsj.com/ District of Chetwynd: http://www.gochetwynd.com/ Employment Assistance: http://www.successbc.ca Northern British Columbia: http://www.nbctourism.com/ 0909-15332

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