Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.

We are actively seeking an experienced Regulatory Advisor to join our Calgary, Alberta office. Reporting directly to the Team Lead, Regulatory, this full-time role is integral to supporting and leading regulatory activities, particularly in drafting applications and amendments for both conventional and in-situ thermal projects. The successful candidate will aid development and operations teams, foster relationships with regulatory agencies, and support corporate governance, reporting, and assurance initiatives.

Position Overview:

• Application Leadership: Lead the creation and submission of precise and compliant applications for permits, licenses, and other regulatory approvals related to wells, pipelines, and facilities.
• Regulatory Analysis: Review changes in regulations and analyze their potential impact on the business, providing clear summaries to internal stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Assess, identify, and manage both technical and non-technical risks associated with the regulatory process to ensure project success and mitigate potential issues.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, clients, and other stakeholders to facilitate compliance and address emerging matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consult and engage with regulators, consultants, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement. Ensure effective document management of regulatory submissions and communications.
• Audit and Reporting: Coordinate with internal and external parties during compliance audits and assessments. Contribute to reports evaluating the effectiveness of compliance programs.
• Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships internally and externally to understand strategic objectives and resolve outstanding matters related to projects.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, decision gates, and key milestones throughout the regulatory process. Streamline support for drilling operations and facility projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in oil and gas regulatory and compliance management and reporting.

• Post-secondary education in Business/Commerce, Science/Environmental Science, or Engineering.

• Strong knowledge of provincial regulations (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and federal regulations pertaining to upstream oil and gas operations, applications, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

• Minimal field travel required; must possess a valid driver’s license.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.