Job Description

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Limited Term - Anticipated duration 12 months
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $92,320 - $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Compliance Auditor, Liability and Environmental - Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Compliance Auditor to join its talented team of professionals in the Regulatory Compliance Branch. You will work within the Compliance Verification team conducting routine audits, supporting complex compliance assurance activities on industry operations, and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements.
As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop new skills while supporting our audit programs focused on closure spend requirements and Water Act reviews. This 12-month role is ideal for someone who is a quick learner and eager to contribute to meaningful regulatory and environmental initiatives. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, with a preference for experience in environmental sciences, regulatory compliance, audit, or data analysis.
What your day-to-day will look like:Lead and independently conduct complex audits on operations within the AER's jurisdiction. Prepare audit plans, collect, and analyze information from varied and numerous sources to determine compliance, resolve problems and make recommendations to improve regulatory compliance. Prepare audit letters, notice of noncompliance letters, audit reports, perform follow-up actions and execute compliance assurance processes as required. Ensure all audit file documentation is compiled and saved appropriately. Gather compliance information from industry submissions and internal reports, create summary analyses, and assist with reporting tasks. Follow and support all planning and reporting activities in alignment with AER policies, procedures, the Compliance Assurance Program, and operational plans.

What we're looking for in you:Degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, or other related education. Professional Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Professional Agrologist or Association of Science and Engineering Technology (ASET) certification are considered asset(s). 8 years of industry experience in environmental sciences, regulatory compliance, audit, or data analysis. Experience in auditing, compliance assurance or other related regulatory experience, and working knowledge of the Mandatory Closure Spend Quotas or other liability management areas is considered an asset. Experience with data analysis and database management is considered an asset. Experience and understanding of AER regulatory requirements, including Directive 088, Manual 023, Water Act and Directive 050 is considered an asset. Strong oral and written communications skills, attention to detail and technical accuracy. Ability to work independently and with a team paired with strong strategic thinking and planning skills.

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:Great benefits from your first day of work 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 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: November 16, 2025, at midnight
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