Job Description

Canada Energy Regulator


Calgary (Alberta)


EC-07, EC-08, NB-11, NB-12 - See "Other Information" #1


Indeterminate, Term


$125,628 to $167,371 (See "Other Information" #2)
For further information on the organization, please visit Canada Energy Regulator

Closing date: 4 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

The incumbent will be required to relocate to Calgary

Apply online

Important messages

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montreal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.




The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CER is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.




Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).




Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Metis.


The CER strives to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER. We offer our Indigenous employees fifteen (15) hours of paid leave and twenty-two decimal five (22.5) hours of unpaid leave -- that can also be made up hour for hour -- per year to engage in traditional Indigenous practices. We provide access to Elders, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events in the workplace, and opportunities to work and lead in a hybrid work model. Depending on the position, we also offer full-time telework options for Indigenous employees for whom living and working in or near their communities is critical to their identity, cultural security and the exercise of Treaty and inherent rights.




To self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:




https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html




https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html




The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

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As an experienced professional on a multi-disciplinary team in the Energy Adjudication Business Unit (EABU), the Technical Specialist and Leader provide technical oversight and leadership for the review of proposed energy projects submitted under the Canada Energy Regulator Act (CERA), the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) and the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and assess the effects of those projects on people and the environment, including impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Technical Specialist and Leader ensure work is undertaken in accordance with relevant Acts, regulations, standards, guidance, and best practices, including the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.




The Technical Specialist and Leader must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to guide socio-economic analysts through complex and multi-faceted technical issues. The Technical Specialist and Leader also build and maintain relationships with other government departments, oversee the overall socio-economic program within EABU support the development of technical competencies and expertise, and have a shared responsibility for supporting the needs of a professional workforce for the organization. The Technical Specialist and Leader would also be expected to interact with industry, Indigenous Peoples and the public on issues related to the energy industry.




The Technical Specialist and Leader would provide advice and support in the development and execution of environmental compliance activities including condition compliance and compliance meetings.




Technical Specialists and Leaders in the Energy Adjudication Business Unit provide technical leadership to other staff regarding technical issues facing the CER, through:




identifying potential issues or challenges; working collaboratively with CER's regulatory counterparts, providing options and recommendations for consideration by the CER; and active sharing of expert knowledge within and between Teams and Business Units, including coaching, mentoring, and network activities.


Technical Specialists and Leaders are required to work on several concurrent, complex projects at any given time, and to regularly present findings to Commissioners, Senior Management, and CER staff. The Technical Specialist and Leader will be expected to guide multi-disciplinary teams for the analysis of applications or to undertake the role of project manager for major public hearings or corporate projects.

Intent of the process

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Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

Positions to be filled:

Number to be determined

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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Education:




University graduation with specialization in a related field (e.g. sociology, anthropology, agricultural science, environmental science, physical science, economics, geography, rural/urban/regional planning).


Degree equivalency


Experience:



NEB-11




E1 Significant and recent experience in reviewing and assessing environmental or socio-economic impact assessments, including impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and land rights matters for major natural resource or energy sector projects, or consultation programs.




E2 Significant experience in presenting analysis and advice to senior or executive level management.




E3 Significant experience in leading major or complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, groups of professionals, or collaborators within an organization.



Significant experience is defined as approximately 5 years.

Recent is defined as within approximately the last 5 years.


NEB-12




E1 Significant and recent experience in leading environmental or socio-economic impact assessments, including impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and land rights matters, for major natural resource or energy sector projects, or consultation programs.




E2 Significant experience in presenting analysis and advice to senior or executive level management.




E3 Significant experience in leading major or complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, groups of professionals or internal collaborators .



E4 Significant experience in liaising with the public, Indigenous Peoples, industry, or government with regard to socio-economic aspects of complex or high-profile energy projects.




E5 Significant experience in coaching and/or, mentoring, and leading of technical staff.




Significant experience is defined as approximately 5 years.


Recent is defined as within approximately the last 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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Asset Qualifications:



AQ1 Experience providing analysis or advice to a regulatory commission.



AQ2 Significant experience engaging on socio-economic matters related to the energy exploration, production, or transportation industry with Indigenous Peoples.


Operational Requirement:




The incumbent will be required to relocate to Calgary.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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English essential


Information on language requirements


Organization-wide and Business Competencies OR Leadership Competencies:



OC1 Leadership & Teamwork

NEB-11 Proficiency Level: Guide

Encourages others to be personally accountable for their own development and assists them through volunteering to be a coach or mentor in their development needs. Takes a leadership role in team and partnership building. Visibly supports a learning environment through actions and results.


NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Shape

Identifies and leads strategic partnerships that have a high-level impact on the way results are achieved. Actively shares expertise with others. Identifies individuals with high potential and invests in and supports long-term development needs.


OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation

NEB-11 and NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Shape

Removes barriers that impede progress and resolves issues beyond one's own scope of work. Proactively identifies and resolves gaps and issues. Makes business and policy decisions that affect the external reputation of the CER.


OC3 CER's Unique Regulatory Context

NEB-11 and NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Guide

Provides guidance on interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, policies, and standards. Provides advice on regulatory decisions that have broad impacts on the public interest. Anticipates and communicates how external trends and issues impact business decisions and provides options for action.


OC4 Process & Project Management

NEB-11 and NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Guide

Determines project accountabilities and process priorities effectively.


OC5 Written Communication

NEB-11 and NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Guide

Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively.


OC 6 Oral Communication

NEB-11 and NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Guide

Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively.


TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:



TC1 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques

NEB-11 Proficiency Level: Guide

Teach, coach or provide expert advice on socio-economic assessment. Facilitate the incorporation of learnings into future assessments and develops practices to reflect learnings. Provide expert advice to senior leadership on matters related to socio-economic matters.


NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Shape

Provide high level guidance to senior leadership on matters related to assessment strategy and systems. Provide directional guidance to senior leadership on related issues affecting the energy industry. Lead changes in procedures related to adjudication processes.


TC2 Compliance Principles and Techniques

NEB-11 Proficiency Level: Guide

Teach, coach or provide expert advice to support quality of compliance systems. Use knowledge and experience to coordinate the consideration of unique or sensitive issues and development of new methods as appropriate.


NEB-12 Proficiency Level: Shape

Provide high level guidance to senior leadership on matters related to compliance strategy and systems.


Competency Level Definitions:



Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.

Conditions of employment

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1. Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.




2. Compliance with the CER's Code of Conduct is required.


Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER's Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.




3. Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.




4. Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB11 & 12 position is similar to an EC-07 & EC-08 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service.




2. Salary: Effective 1 November 2024: $125,628 - $152,847 (NEB 11), $137,564 - $167,371 (NEB 12)




The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:




annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance and corporate performance annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in a single annual payment.


3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.




Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by email for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.




Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.




NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.




4. Head Office Location - Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW



The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking "Apply Online".

Preference

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.