Location: Edmonton, any AER office location will be considered

Employment Type:  Full Time – Limited Term - Anticipated duration 12 months

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $91,200 - $114,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Specialist, Regulatory Design - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting a Regulatory Design Specialist (RDS) to join our high-performing team. The RDS is a foundational role that supports key projects critical to our operations. You'll work independently on low to moderately complex regulatory design and maintenance projects, ensuring quality and consistent output. The RDS role plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. This role demands multitasking in a deadline-driven environment and balancing AER goals with public and industry needs.

If you are a forward-thinking individual with a passion for stakeholder engagement and a commitment to driving excellence and regulatory compliance while driving red tape reduction, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of resource development in Alberta and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on our community and environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Conduct technical, policy, and regulatory analyses for Regulatory Design & Delivery (RDD) projects, identify and resolve issues, and provide recommendations to AER leadership.

• Design and develop regulatory instruments in collaboration with technical experts.

• Craft concise documents for executive decision-making, and support stakeholder feedback and final publication alignment.

• Assist the Regulatory Information Analyst and support Senior RDSs on higher complexity projects.

• Engage in professional development to enhance skills and contribute to AER’s regulatory processes.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree in policy studies, economics, law, sciences, engineering, or business.

• 5-7 years of experience in regulatory analysis, policy development, or a related field.

• Knowledge of Alberta and other jurisdictions' legislation and regulatory frameworks is a must.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional designations in Engineering, Science, Project Management, or Change Management are considered an asset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects efficiently. Adaptable to changing timelines and deliverables.

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 [email protected]. 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 

• Flexible Health spending account

• 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-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.  

Please note, this job advertisement will close on September15, 2024 at midnight.

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