Location: Calgary Head Office and Edmonton Regional Office; Calgary Head Office Preferred.

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: SP4, Level 5, $ 113,564 - $ 141,955 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Advisor Mandate Expansion, Liability Management - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is looking for an Advisor Mandate Expansion, Liability Management (LM) to join our talented team of highly motivated professionals. The Advisor will be part of the group which oversees the development and implementation of approaches to address the liability in sectors regulated by the AER. The priority is mandate expansion areas with a focus on the mining sector (hard rock minerals).

As the Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in leading and guiding our liability management initiatives. You will collaborate closely with leadership, senior advisors, subject matter experts, and teams across the organization to ensure alignment with Government of Alberta policies and legislation, while providing subject matter expertise and guidance for the design, development, and implementation of new or enhanced liability management programs.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Provide leadership, oversight, and liability management subject matter expertise to large, complex regulatory projects with a focus on the mining sector. Collaborate with leaders and senior advisors to strategically design, develop, and tactically deliver new or enhanced programs in alignment with policy direction and recommendations.
Ensure effective communication of opportunities, challenges, risks, and mitigation approaches through written briefings, decision analysis, and presentations.
Offer expert operational leadership, advice, and risk analysis to internal and external regulatory and technical committees, championing programs to align with the Liability Management Framework (LMF) and Government policy direction.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally, including with executive-level industry stakeholders, regulators, and Government of Alberta officials. Lead and execute appropriate stakeholder engagement where necessary.
Support change management efforts by reinforcing LM outcomes and mentoring staff to develop LM expertise, skills, and knowledge.

What we're looking for in you:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, resource management, strategy/policy planning or other related education including mining knowledge and operational experience.
8 to 10 years progressive experience in a regulatory setting, energy development, risk assessment or strategic analysis, issues management, advisory and/or operational field knowledge with a focus on liability management.
Understanding of industry operations including mining and closure.
Knowledge and awareness of the need for the transformational change of Government of Alberta liability management framework is considered an asset.
Strong situational awareness and thrives in complex and changing work environments including the initiative and ability to move proactively.
Ability to exercise good judgement in decision making considering limited information and risks, particularly as it relates to regulatory interpretation and application.

Additional Information:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email P[redacted]. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

Great benefits from your first day of work.
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours.
Defined benefit pension plans.
Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s).
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days.

More information about working at the AER's including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-theaer/careers/what-we-offer.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture - a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

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Application closing date: September 22, 2024 at midnight

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