Location: Alberta – all AER Office locations will be considered.

Employment Type: Full-Time - Permanent

Salary Range: T3, Level 5, $102,200 - $120,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Specialist, Regulatory Effectiveness & Sustainment - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Specialist, Regulatory Effectiveness & Sustainment plays a key role in advancing the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) model for risk-informed decisions, the Regulatory Decision Framework (RDF). This role supports the delivery of enterprise initiatives that implement and sustain the RDF, enabling risk‑informed, consistent, and defensible regulatory decision‑making across the full lifecycle of energy and mineral resource development in Alberta.

As part of the Regulatory Effectiveness & Sustainment team, you will work across the organization to address complex, cross‑functional regulatory challenges and deliver practical, high‑impact solutions aligned with the RDF.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Support the delivery of enterprise initiatives that advance the implementation and stewardship of the RDF.
• Analyze trends, gaps, and inconsistencies to drive continuous improvement in regulatory processes and decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of processes, tools, and guidance that enable effective, risk‑informed decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define issues, assess impacts, and implement solutions.
• Support change management and sustainment through training, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare analysis, briefings, and recommendations to inform decision-making and planning.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, environmental science, engineering, economics, natural resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy or mineral resources regulation, operations, or compliance.
• Knowledge of the AER’s mandate, legislation, and regulatory framework, with the ability to apply critical thinking in complex environments.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and deliver in complex, enterprise environments.
• Change management and/or project management training or certification is considered an asset.

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 PeopleServices@aer.ca. 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
• Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week
• All other locations: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week
• Defined benefit pension plan(s)
• 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.

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.

Application closing date: June 3, 2026, at midnight

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