Job Description

Location: Calgary, AB preferred. Any AER office location will be considered.

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: T4, Level 6, $130,050 - $153,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance. Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.

Senior Specialist, Liability and Security, Mining

The Opportunity­­

The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking a Senior Specialist, Liability and Security Mining to join its talented team of professionals in the Mining team within the Regulatory Applications (RA) Branch. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise in the Mine Financial Security Program and Rock-hosted Mineral Liability Process.

This role also extends to the related disciplines of abandonment, decommissioning, remediation and reclamation. You will provide science-based recommendations on decisions at each stage of the energy activity lifecycle, ensuring provincial policy, reclamation quality objectives, guidelines and management strategies are incorporated into project decisions and organizational initiatives.

As part of the Mining team, you will collaborate with diverse group of professionals to ensure compliance with the Mine Financial Security Program and Rock-hosted Mine Liability Process throughout the regulatory lifecycle of mining projects. The work we do is dynamic and critical to upholding the mandate of the AER, while upholding our cultural values of supporting one another and prioritizing personal wellness and professional development.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Work with a diverse network of experts across industry, academia, and government to remain current on emerging issues, identify policy gaps and support policy initiatives with a view towards their practical application to energy sector activities and AER business processes. Participate in the development and the implementation of new government policy, regulatory frameworks and Directives. Develop strategies for improving industry regulation, support and assist in the improvement of the mine liability and security program audit process.
• Audit mine and mineral liability submissions and review mining applications according to the Conservation and Reclamation Regulations, Mine Financial Security Program Standard and Specified Enactment Directive: Rock-hosted Mineral Liability Process.
• Prepare audit letters, notice of noncompliance letters, audit reports, perform follow-up actions, and execute compliance assurance processes as required.
• Ensure all file documentation is compiled and saved appropriately.
• Prepare and compile data to be presented in external publications.
• Assist and/or train and mentor other staff as needed.
• Review reports and annual submissions to assess and make recommendations on industry performance and compliance related to regulations and approval conditions.
• Respond to inquiries from media and other government agencies by gathering all necessary information and presenting it clearly and concisely.
• Support and assist in the development of methodologies for tracking and reviewing submissions and financial security instruments.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management, and 10+ years of regulatory/industry experience in mining or oil and gas.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, Professional Agrologist or Professional Biologist or be eligible to be registered.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Water Act, Public Land Act, Coal Conservation Act and Oil Sands Conservation Act.
• Technical knowledge of audit process development, implementation and/or document control.
• Technical knowledge of industrial processes related to mining (minerals, coal and oil sands).
• Understanding of energy development processes in Alberta, and the associated environmental impacts.
• Analytical skills and critical thinking with an ability to make sound recommendations based on data and expertise.
• Team player with the ability to influence without authority and work cooperatively within multi-disciplinary teams and be able to share expertise with all staff levels.
• Ability to use strong communication (written and verbal, including technical writing) and interpersonal skills to present and communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting competing deadlines.

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 PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
• The ability to leverage your expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute in wide-ranging, challenging, and complex work.
• Robust total reward packages including; a competitive compensation program, defined benefit pension plan(s), flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work options and hours, aligned with organizational policies.

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: September 22, 2026, at midnight