Location: Calgary, Red Deer, or Edmonton, AB are preferred; other locations in Alberta will be considered.
Employment Type: Full Time - Limited Term - Anticipated duration 12 Months.
Salary Range: T3, Level 5, $102,000 - $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, Compliance Assurance
The Specialist, Compliance Assurance, is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER’s) compliance assurance program by providing subject matter expert advice on all aspects of compliance assurance activities. This role increases understanding of the AER’s compliance assurance program and promotes increased industry accountability and performance to ensure the AER’s mandate is upheld. This includes the analysis, investigation and evaluation of compliance information, coordination, and monitoring and management of the most complex or comprehensive compliance files.
You will advise on the most appropriate regulatory actions to take and engage with stakeholders to help arrive at effective compliance and enforcement solutions. The successful candidates will be joining a dedicated, cohesive, and dynamic team of compliance professionals whose focus is work that truly matters to Alberta and Albertans.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Leverage compliance assurance and enterprise systems to consider other compliance issues, and any other licensee information from working groups to be included in a comprehensive, risk-informed analysis of a licensee. Present findings and other information for review and feedback.
Support Statutory Decision Makers (SDM’s) on files requiring action commensurate with 1A/1B delegation of authority such as orders or limiting eligibility. On files not requiring SDM involvement, act as the prime driver of the file, working with subject matter experts to issue appropriate regulatory actions such as notice of non-compliance and letters of regulatory concern.
Provide subject matter advice and support to all AER staff who undertake inspection, audit, investigation, and enforcement activities across the organization, including those who perform SDM duties.
Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
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: August 10, 2026, at midnight
