Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB.
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary Range: DIR, Level 9, $194,650 - $229,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Director, Transfers, Statement of Concerns & Operations - Hybrid
The Opportunity
Join the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) as our Director, Transfers, Statements of Concerns (SOC) & Operations and help shape the future of energy regulation in Alberta. In this high‑impact senior role, you will provide leadership and direction on strategic, operational, financial, human resources and regulatory matters to ensure your group makes timely and responsible decisions that support the AER’s mandate and strategic priorities, as well as policy direction set by the Government of Alberta.
Reporting directly to the Vice President, Regulatory Applications (RA), you will oversee work related to transfers, eligibility, security and statements of concern, bringing clarity, sound judgment, and strategic perspective to complex regulatory files so that outcomes are informed, consistent, and trusted.
In the Regulatory Applications Branch, we take pride in offering meaningful, challenging, and high-impact work. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment that values sound decision‑making and accountability, while also supporting employee wellness, professional development, and work‑life balance.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Set the direction, guide and lead the Transfers, SOC & Operations teams, ensuring regulatory work is delivered in compliance with legislation, policy, and AER frameworks, and aligned with branch and organizational priorities.
Drive branch results by establishing clear priorities, monitoring progress against strategic objectives, and using performance and quality metrics to strengthen regulatory effectiveness and promote continuous improvement.
Provide people leadership that builds team capability and resilience, set clear expectations, develop future leaders, support workforce planning and recruitment, and guide teams through change. Champion AER people‑management practices that foster inclusion, well‑being, and sustained performance.
Champion the consistent application of the AER’s Integrated Decision Approach (IDA) and lead regulatory and transformational changes that enhance decision‑making and improve oversight across the full energy development life cycle.
Develop and manage both operational and project-specific budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of funds.
Foster strong collaboration across the Regulatory Applications branch and the broader enterprise, promoting an “enterprise‑first” approach to regulation. Represent the AER’s strategic objectives in engagements with Indigenous communities, government partners, and other external stakeholders, ensuring regulatory decisions are inclusive and respected.
What we’re looking for in you:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of energy industry knowledge, in depth and broad knowledge of energy and specified enactment regulations.
8+ years of people management experience and demonstrated leadership and mentoring of diverse, high-performing teams across various disciplines. Skilled in driving engagement and creating inclusive environments that support innovation and team growth.
Fundamental understanding of technical aspects of liability management and closure processes and the relevant, associated legislations.
Demonstrated success leading large‑scale transformational change at the senior leadership level, ensuring outcomes that align with organizational values and long-term priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills to enable impactful contributions and positive influence.
Strong sense of collaboration, with a positive and professional approach to communication; encouraging an open, sharing and supportive workplace.
Unquestionable integrity, ethics and values aligned with organizational values and the ability to treat all information with a high level of confidentiality.
Strategic, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to assess the broader landscape and apply critical thinking to drive informed decision making.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
SEC2 - This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and a financial security check.
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.
Occasional travel to AER field office locations within Alberta is expected.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. 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 AER’s 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: May 10, 2026, at midnight
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