Senior Socio-Economist - Hybrid
Senior Socio-Economist - Hybrid
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Location: Calgary or Edmonton Alberta is preferred; other AER office locations will be considered.
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 Socio-Economist - Hybrid
The Opportunity
Join the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) as our newest Senior Socio-Economist!
Make a significant impact in the energy sector by joining our Technical Science & External Innovation branch. As a Senior Socio-Economist you will support regulatory applications and submissions through your review of socio-economic cultural and Indigenous traditional land-use impacts. Draft Supplemental Information Requests and collaborate with internal and external groups. Your leadership in Socio-Economic Impact Assessments (SEIAs) and Indigenous knowledge and land use will be crucial.
Reporting to the Principal Economist you will mentor and train economists and provide subject mater expertise to our operations branches. Join our Economic team and make a difference in Alberta by providing your expertise in reviewing energy projects.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Lead and conduct complex technical reviews related to oil sands sour gas facilities coal minerals emerging energy resources and pipeline development. Prepare recommendations for appropriate AER decision making processes. Assess socio-economic and cultural impact assessments that are submitted for a proposed energy development project.
Prepare for attend and support AER hearings as a subject matter expert in socio-economic impact assessments (SEIAs) and traditional knowledge and land use. Guide the economists who conduct SEIAs for hearings.
Investigate complex enterprise-level issues and design enterprise-level solutions using defensible data analysis that integrate quantitative social science statistical and business analysis methods. Develop standards and criteria for completing socioeconomic impact assessments for the AER.
Develop technical knowledge and experience to handle issues and review authorizations independently. Share knowledge to promote the continuous improvement of technical competency in socioeconomic issues and Traditional Knowledge and Land Use.
Advise application coordinators environmental assessment coordinators on statements of concern on various socioeconomic related issues.
Develop and maintain collaborative open and consultative partnerships within the organization and with various stakeholder organizations and government departments responding to inquiries of a technical nature from parties both internal and external to the AER.
Support the Principal Economist in developing and implementing operational strategies projects and workflows pertinent to social indicators and SEIAs.
Understand emerging issues or trends from qualitative and quantitative stakeholder data to guide day-to-day operations in enterprise-level projects and ensure data collected from stakeholders is leveraged to maximum utility and benefit in economic models and RIAs.
What were looking for in you:
Masters degree in social sciences (sociology economics environmental management anthropology Indigenous Studies geography).
7-10 years of related experience in traditional land use traditional knowledge and socio-economic impact assessment.
Model building experience with a focus on scenario-based analysis using input-output models and cost benefit analysis with advanced MS Excel skills.
Industry knowledge and experience in traditional knowledge and indigenous land use.
Proven ability to deliver results within established timelines and deadlines.
Demonstrates sound judgment offering strategic direction while reliably fulfilling responsibilities.
Capable of mentoring and training junior staff supporting team development.
Strong communications and writing skills.
Strong team player and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment; interacting with staff stakeholders and senior management.
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.
Required Travel (approximately 5-10 days in a year).
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
Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week
All other locations: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month with a limit of two remote days per week
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 AERs including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.
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.
Application closing date: September 30 2025 at midnight
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
