Location: Calgary Alberta
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Permanent 1 Limited Term 12 months anticipated duration
Salary Range: SP5 Level 7 $143040 - $178800 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Senior Advisor Strategic Alignment - Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Senior Advisor Strategic Alignment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Alberta Energy Regulators (AER) strategy is clearly defined to prioritize enterprise efforts while embedding a culture of strategic alignment and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a resilient and adaptable advisor with the ability to influence various stakeholders manage complexity and deliver results.
Working closely with the Board of Directors Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and branch leadership the Senior Advisor will lead the development execution and oversight of a strategic plan ensuring effective governance measurement reporting and operational integration.
The role will support leaders in operational planning ensuring that strategic priorities are embedded across the organization. The Senior Advisor will also be responsible for synthesizing complex data and insights assessing emerging trends and risks in energy development and integrating strategic outcomes and risk appetite to inform strategic decision-making.
We are recruiting for 2 positions one full-time permanent and one 12 month limited term position. Please indicate in your cover letter your preference and if you are willing to consider both opportunities.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Collaborate with the Board of Directors and AER senior leadership to develop continuously refine and execute long-term strategic plans that align with the AERs mandate strategic outcomes and risk appetite.
Lead the development and use of performance metrics to track progress measure outcomes and support data informed strategic decision-making.
Support strategic implementation planning and prioritization across AER business areas to ensure alignment of organizational priorities and risk appetite.
Gather and analyze strategic information to support strategic planning through research internal collaboration and the formation of strong networks with external stakeholders.
What were looking for in you:
Advanced education in Economics Public Policy or Business Administration.
10-12 years of related strategic development experience.
Highly proficient in designing leading and facilitating discussions with executive leaders.
Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex data to enable decision making with consideration for risk and performance outcomes.
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 - permanent position
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 plans permanent position
Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending account(s) permanent position
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: October 22 2025 at midnight
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
The AER provides for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of energy and mineral resources in Alberta through our regulatory activities.