Location: Any AER location, Alberta

Employment Type:  Full Time, Limited Term – Anticipated 12 Months

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $91,200 - $114,000 The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance.  Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.

Hearing Coordinator, Hearing Services – Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) Hearing Commissioners’ Office is currently recruiting for a Hearing Coordinator, Hearing Services. Hearings are formal, court like processes, where a panel of hearing commissioners make decisions on matters related to energy development in Alberta. The Hearing Coordinator is responsible for working closely with hearing panels to coordinate all aspects of the pre-hearing process, the hearing itself, and decision writing, and for communicating effectively with hearing parties to support their involvement in the hearing. The preferred candidate will have tribunal experience and preferably be familiar with the AER’s legislation that guides hearing processes.

Hearing Coordinators manage multiple hearing files, and this requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands. Hearing Coordinators also communicate on behalf of hearing panels, and this requires outstanding written and verbal communication skills that are professional and accurate. The ability to collaborate with, influence and lead ad hoc teams that support hearing panels, including legal counsel, technical experts and editors, is a critical aspect of the role. Sharing information about the hearing process with the public and hearing parties means you are skilled at conveying complex processes and requirements in simple terms, and helpful to those seeking to understand and access information about hearings and the AER.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Meet with hearing panels to discuss hearing files and provide process advice that aligns with AER legislation and precedent.

• Draft correspondence and procedural decisions based on the direction of hearing panels and edit the writing of hearing commissioners and colleagues.

• Collaborate with legal counsel, subject matter experts and other colleagues to coordinate the advice, technical information or editing support they provide to hearing panels.

• Process submissions from hearing parties, enter them into the public record for a proceeding, and capture associated data in a data-management system.

• Share information about the pre-hearing and hearing process with parties, the public and AER colleagues.

• Manage hearing logistics such as venue planning, booking court reporters and organize catering.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as brainstorming ideas to improve an internal process with a group of colleagues from across the AER or updating content for an external presentation.

What we’re looking for in you:

• An undergraduate degree and 5-7 years of related experience in quasi-judicial settings, regulatory fields, government or energy sectors.

• Certificate in administrative justice, project management, or mediation is an asset.

• Functional knowledge of AER legislation and regulatory instruments pertaining to hearings is preferred.

• Leadership and organizational skills to manage multidisciplinary hearing teams. 

• Ability to engage with the public and develop working relationships with parties who are potentially adverse in interests.  

• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficient editor. The ability to translate or synthesis multiple sources of information and the ability to convey it in written format. 

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. 

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• This position is a 12-Month limited term that can be based in close proximity to any AER office location, with the expectation of travel to the Calgary Head Office once per month for team meetings, and occasionally extended overnight travel to Calgary or other locations throughout Alberta where hearings may be held.

• This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

• 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

• 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.

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: September 3, 2024 at midnight

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