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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLocation: Calgary or Edmonton AB
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary Range: SP3 Level 5 $92320 $115400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Liability Assessment Specialist Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Regulatory Applications (RA) Branch at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Specialist Liability Assessment to join the Remediation and Contamination Management team. The Specialist will be responsible for the evaluation of sitespecific liability assessments under the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules Brinehosted Minerals Resource Development Rules and Geothermal Resource Development Rules. The Specialist will offer technical guidance and support across multiple teams focusing on various liability programs transfer applications and security collection processes.
This role focuses on ensuring that complex sites such as gas processing plants large facilities and contaminated areas are accurately assessed and mitigated to reflect thirdparty costs associated with suspension abandonment remediation reclamation and longterm site care. This role plays a pivotal part in advancing the liability management framework and promoting comprehensive licensee assessments thereby enabling the AER to effectively minimize both the scale and probability of potential liability risks to Albertans.
Your strong organizational and management skills will enable you balance multiple demands aimed at managing corporate liabilities. This includes conducting thorough evaluations of sitespecific liability assessments and targeted compliance and enforcement actions.
What your daytoday will look like:
Conduct thorough audits of complex sites by reviewing sitespecific liability assessments to enhance public and environmental protection and minimize the risk of legacy issues.
Perform detailed reviews of cost estimates related to sitespecific liability assessments for applications.
Carry out any resulting compliance action based on legislative requirements.
Identify gaps in the liability management programs and recommend changes to ensure the functionality of systems are consistent with the program objectives.
What were looking for in you:
Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Environmental Sciences or a related science discipline.
4 years of progressive experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and Environmental Consulting or 6 years of regulatory experience as a specialist in applied science.
Membership in one or more of the following associations is required: Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
Comprehensive knowledge of Directiveand 090 specific to liability assessments.
Strong organizational time and project management skills to effectively balance multiple demands.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain credibility across all levels of internal and external relationships.
Class 5 drivers license is considered an asset.
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 . 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
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 including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website 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: April 30 2025 at midnight
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time