The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is pleased to offer anarticlingopportunity to a motivated 2027 law graduate. The successful candidate will participate in the AESO’s 12-month Student-at-Law Program, which supports the development of a law graduate into a practicing lawyer in accordance with the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta, and the Law Society of Alberta Code of Conduct.
You will be part of theLawdepartment Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, our team provides strategic legal and business advice in relation to a range of regulatory and commercial matters and ensures compliance with the AESO’s public interest mandatein accordance withour legislative and regulatory obligations.
In this role you will:
Support legal counsel in providing verbal and written legal advice on issues relevant to the AESO, including commercial and regulatory matters
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to communicate findings
Assistin the drafting and development of AESO authoritative documents
Assistin responding to requests for information and in preparing guidance documents and training materials
Provide support in preparing for and executing stakeholder consultation sessions
Assist with the AESO’s participation in regulatory proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission and with litigation files, if and as they arise
Contribute to the development of a knowledge management database of legal and regulatory opinions and materials
Develop an understanding of the AESO’s mandate, relevant legislation, government policies, and industry issues.
Signs you will enjoy working in this team:
You thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and dynamic environment
You have a curious mind and enjoy research
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working with technical information
You enjoy collaborating with a wide variety of people on projects and programs andparticipatingin thoughtful debate
You are comfortable balancing multiple files and projects
You have an interest in the regulatory framework of Alberta’s electricity industry.
What you'll bring to us:
A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification
Eligibility to article as aStudent-at-Law in the Province of Alberta as of May 2027
Strong legal research skills and computer literacy
Previousrelated workorvolunteer experience is an asset.
What we offer:
A flexible start date(May – September)
A competitive salary and benefits
We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays through Thursday, and Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best
Reimbursement of Law Societyfees
A potential rotation through a law firm or an administrative tribunal
Continuation of salary while attending CPLED modules.
Application deadline: July 17, 2026
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If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) of Alberta.
As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 4 of POPA.
Our mandate is to provide for the safe, reliable and economic operation of the interconnected electric system and to promote a fair, efficient and openly competitive electricity market.
We do this in four key areas:
Direct The Safe and Reliable Operation of the Grid: We work with industry partners to keep electricity safely and reliably flowing throughout the province. Our System Controllers dispatch generation to meet electricity demand and direct the operation of the transmission system 24/7, 365 days a year. We ensure almost five million Albertans have power when they need it.
Plan the Transmission System: We plan ahead by developing power supply and demand forecasts and scenarios to ensure the right transmission lines are built in the right locations, as cost effectively as possible. We identify needed transmission solutions and work through the regulatory process to secure necessary approvals.
Connect customers to the grid: We ensure customers can connect to the transmission system in a safe and reliable manner. Timely transmission system access is facilitated through the AESO’s Connection Process. Using transmission tariffs, we recover the costs of the transmission system from customers. After deducting our costs of operating the system, we forward the remainder to transmission facility owners.
Operate the Wholesale Electricity Market: Electricity in Alberta is bought and sold through a wholesale market. We operate the market, manage its financial settlement function, and facilitate its ongoing development by designing and implementing market rules to ensure it is a fair, efficient and openly competitive market.
