Senior Inspector, Oil & Gas Operations

Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)

Senior Inspector providing technical guidance and compliance oversight in oil and gas operations. Working at Alberta Energy Regulator with a focus on regulatory compliance and leadership.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$130,050 - CA$153,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and contribute to provincial verification programs that are within the area of expertise, including verification, enforcement, regulatory and technical issues associated with oil and gas operations
Contribute to operational planning, including risk-based decision making, reporting of provincial team activities, trends and emerging issues, identifying priorities within the program and aligning with Integrated Decision Approach (IDA)
Identify where new verification programs are required and coordinate, support & facilitate effective management and integration of well and facility verification programs across the branch and developing a program for targeted compliance and enforcement intervention
Resolve technical matters identified in inspections, create necessary processes and clarify policy matters
Provide technical support and/or guidance as a subject matter expert to audit and inspection staff, compliance assurance staff, incident responders, and other internal stakeholders, including after-hours support
Identify issues, conduct environmental scans, review inspections provincially to identify inconsistencies and engage with the applicable provincial teams and leadership (Manager, Regional Coordinator and Senior Leadership Team) to discuss trends/findings
Set and develop standards for field processes and documentation within scope of expertise
Work with staff and peers across the branch to execute verification programs
Mentor and coach staff, including joining them on inspections, to share technical expertise and ensure accurate and consistent outcomes across the province
Conduct field inspections to support operational plan and to maintain skillset
At the discretion of leadership, participate in on-call rotation and incident response as required
Provide pre and post inspection assistance, guidance and support to staff within respective area of knowledge on individual compliance verification activities in collaboration with Regional Coordinators and other teams, as warranted
Communicate regulatory expectations and requirements to external stakeholders, including licensees and other governmental agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma in engineering, environmental sciences or other related education
8-12 years of experience directly related to regulatory, field operations including knowledge of well, facility and pipeline operations
Proficiency with internal data management systems (FIS, COM, Tableau, Power BI) is an asset
Applied experience with the AER’s Integrated Compliance and Assurance Framework is preferred
Applied experience in a dynamic work environment (e.g. Changing business processes, rules, regulations, etc.)
Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the various teams
Strategic thinker with strong functional leadership skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancefield operationsverification programstechnical supportenvironmental scansinspectionsrisk-based decision makingstandards developmentcompliance verificationincident response

Soft Skills

effective communicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingfunctional leadershipcollaborative approachmentoringcoachingproblem solvingteam-orientedadaptability

Certifications

diploma in engineeringdiploma in environmental sciences