Location: Calgary Head Office and Edmonton Regional Office Preferred; All other AER office locations will be considered.

Employment Type:  Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: SP2, $74,242 - $92,803. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Analyst, Cloud Cost Management – Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is looking for an experienced Analyst, Cloud Cost Management to join our growing team. The Analyst, Cloud Cost Management will work with other teams within the Information Management & Technology (IMT) branch to ensure that costs incurred by cloud-based services are effectively allocated, analyzed, forecasted, tracked, and reported on to provide insights for optimizing cost efficiency. This role also leads the Change and Configuration Management process, ensuring that cloud assets and services are accurately tagged and tracked within the configuration management database (CMDB) and that the CMDB is up to date.

At AER, we believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees are the heart of our success, and we are committed to fostering a culture that encourages growth, innovation, and excellence. Join us and be part of a team that is redefining the future of technology.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of an up-to-date dashboard of analysis, forecast, and comprehensive reporting of Azure cloud consumption (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) that effectively allocates these costs based on a show-back or usage model. This dashboard drives trend identification, trend patterning, and anomalies that impact budgeting and optimization processes within the branch.

• Responsible for working with operations and projects teams to ensure that cloud-related Configuration Items are up to date with the CMDB and are being updated and maintained effectively within the teams.

• Collaborates with operations and project teams to identify opportunities for reducing or optimizing cloud-based services.

• Conduct training sessions, workshops and mentoring to educate internal stakeholders on Azure cost management practices and tools.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in Azure cloud cost management, reporting, or analysis

• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, pricing models, and billing concepts.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Office 365 (including PowerBI) and in Azure fundamentals.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights, detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

• Proficiency in cloud cost management concepts, including resource tagging, budgeting, and forecasting, and familiarity with cloud cost optimization techniques and strategies.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

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.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work.

• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours.

• 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 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.

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.

Application closing date: August 18, 2024 at midnight