Orphaning & Insolvency Analyst Hybrid
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Job Summary
Location: Calgary Alberta.
Employment Type: Limited Term Anticipated duration 10 months.
Salary Range: SP2 Level 4 $75600- $94500 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Orphaning & Insolvency Analyst - Hybrid
The Opportunity
Join the dynamic Orphaning and Insolvency team at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and contribute to ensuring Albertas energy sites are responsibly closed when companies are unable to meet their this role your analysis directly supports fair cost recovery regulatory compliance and protection of the public interest. Youll thrive here if you enjoy solving complex problems working with detailed information and collaborating with both internal teams and industry stakeholders.
The Orphaning & Insolvency Analyst plays a key role in analyzing coordinating and overseeing regulatory processes related to defunct and insolvent companies in Albertas energy sector. The role focuses on providing analysis and recommendations to decisionmakers on two key cost recovery and enforcement programs: the Working Interest Cost Claim Program and AER Cost Orders. Through this work the Analyst supports parties seeking to recover unpaid closure costs from those who failed to meet their financial obligations and reimbursing where applicable from the Orphan Fund. The Orphaning & Insolvency Analyst also ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and the closure framework while preparing and administering regulatory tools with accuracy precision and accountability. Well train you on our tools and processes; we are hiring for your critical thinking judgement and accountability.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Assess complex financial reimbursement submissions under the Working Interest Cost Claim (WICC) Program to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and the closure framework.
Collaborate with internal partners and external organizations including the Orphan Well Association (OWA) to validate claims and resolve issues.
Serve as the primary point of contact for industry inquiries providing clear guidance on cost recovery and regulatory expectations.
Lead the evaluation of Cost Orders ensuring eligibility and supporting parties through the process when closure costs remain unpaid.
Support Specialists in preparing regulatory tools including Orders Orphaning Memos and Amendments for statutory decision-making ensuring legislative compliance data accuracy and operational alignment.
What were looking for in you:
Post-secondary diploma in Finance Business Engineering Social Science Science or a related field.
3 years of related work experience; experience working in a regulatory compliancefocused environment is preferred.
Experience with environmental policy and/or regulations an asset.
Strong attention to detail and confidence working with complex records and data.
A collaborative teamfirst mindset and comfort working in a fastpaced environment.
Strong critical thinking skills sound judgment and a high level of accountability in decisionmaking and followthrough.
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.
This role has a business requirement to work from Calgary.
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
Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month with a limit of two remote days per week
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: March 5 2026 at midnight.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
About Company
The AER provides for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of energy and mineral resources in Alberta through our regulatory activities.
