Director, Transfers, Statement of Concerns & Operations

Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)

Director at Alberta Energy Regulator shaping energy regulation in Alberta. Leading strategic, operational, and regulatory initiatives to ensure compliance and effective decision-making.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$194,650 - CA$229,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the direction, guide and lead the Transfers, SOC & Operations teams, ensuring regulatory work is delivered in compliance with legislation, policy, and AER frameworks, and aligned with branch and organizational priorities
Drive branch results by establishing clear priorities, monitoring progress against strategic objectives, and using performance and quality metrics to strengthen regulatory effectiveness and promote continuous improvement
Provide people leadership that builds team capability and resilience, set clear expectations, develop future leaders, support workforce planning and recruitment, and guide teams through change
Champion AER people‑management practices that foster inclusion, well‑being, and sustained performance
Champion the consistent application of the AER’s Integrated Decision Approach (IDA) and lead regulatory and transformational changes that enhance decision‑making and improve oversight across the full energy development life cycle
Develop and manage both operational and project-specific budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of funds
Foster strong collaboration across the Regulatory Applications branch and the broader enterprise, promoting an “enterprise‑first” approach to regulation
Represent the AER’s strategic objectives in engagements with Indigenous communities, government partners, and other external stakeholders, ensuring regulatory decisions are inclusive and respected

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
15+ years of energy industry knowledge, in depth and broad knowledge of energy and specified enactment regulations
8+ years of people management experience and demonstrated leadership and mentoring of diverse, high-performing teams across various disciplines
Skilled in driving engagement and creating inclusive environments that support innovation and team growth
Fundamental understanding of technical aspects of liability management and closure processes and the relevant, associated legislations
Demonstrated success leading large‑scale transformational change at the senior leadership level, ensuring outcomes that align with organizational values and long-term priorities
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills to enable impactful contributions and positive influence
Strong sense of collaboration, with a positive and professional approach to communication; encouraging an open, sharing and supportive workplace
Unquestionable integrity, ethics and values aligned with organizational values and the ability to treat all information with a high level of confidentiality
Strategic, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to assess the broader landscape and apply critical thinking to drive informed decision making
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

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

budget managementregulatory complianceliability managementclosure processesenergy industry knowledgetransformational change leadershipperformance metricsstrategic objectives monitoringAER frameworksIntegrated Decision Approach (IDA)

Soft Skills

people leadershipteam capability developmentmentoringengagement drivinginclusive environment creationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingcritical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public PolicyBachelor’s degree in Resource ManagementBachelor’s degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering