Senior Specialist, In Situ - Hybrid
Senior Specialist, In Situ - Hybrid
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Job Description
Location: Calgary Edmonton AB
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: SP4 Level 6 $116960- $146200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Senior Specialist In Situ Hybrid
The Opportunity
If you are a technical individual with experience in Albertas in situ oil sands sector looking to make an impact on the way the AER regulates in situ projects the Senior Specialist In Situ role might be the next career challenge you are looking for. The In Situ Applications Conformance team is looking for an ambitious and critical thinker to join its talented team of professionals and be a vital part of creating new and innovative techniques that will further incorporate the AERs risk-informed and outcomes-focused objectives into our day-to-day decision making for the in situ sector.
You will have the opportunity to look at our decision making and application review processes holistically identify possibilities for enhancement and lead and execute on projects that enhance the quality and improve the efficiency of our decisions. This will require interacting with a large suite of technical and regulatory professionals throughout the organization communicating with internal and external stakeholders and mentoring staff. If this work excites you and youre someone looking to join a supportive collaborative and fun team where you can make a difference this might be the next step in your career journey.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Ensure a consistent application of risk and outcomes based regulatory controls across all technical disciplines during the review of applications and approvals conformance events for in situ oil sands projects. This includes reviewing and coordinating applications and performing desktop surveillance and audit activities as required.
Understand and evaluate current approaches trends and limitations for the in situ sector based on the results of approvals conformance activities and applications submitted and apply that understanding to maintain enhance or develop new business processes and guidance material.
Identify new and innovative ways of using data and information collected by the AER throughout the life of an in situ project to enhance the quality and efficiency of decisions. Be able to interpret and translate information generated in reports data visuals and dashboards to better inform decision-making and support innovation.
Work with the in situ leadership team to prioritize which projects and actions the team should undertake to enable a regulatory decision-making process that is integrated risk-informed and contemplates the life cycle of energy development.
Advise educate coach and mentor team members on how to incorporate a risk-informed mindset into their reviews and foster an environment of technical excellence.
What were looking for in you:
Bachelors degree in an engineering geoscience energy management public policy environmental science or resource management is preferred
Applicants must have 7 years of related regulatory experience within the in situ sector
Able to act independently exercise good professional judgement and apply critical thinking and problem solving abilities to execute on objectives and deliverables in an environment of high complexity significant uncertainty limited precedent and which contains divergent views.
Strong understanding of the AERs regulatory system government policy and the broader regulatory framework including working knowledge of the Oil Sands Conservation Act Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and general knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments Water Act and the Public Lands Act
A team-oriented collaborator who believes in the importance of building strong relationships teamwork fostering a positive organizational culture is comfortable mentoring and coaching
Highly technical individual with expert knowledge of the in situ sector. Can present and communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences both internal and external
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: June 24 2025 at midnight
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
