Directive 056 Facility Application Specialist

Apply regulatory expertise to Directive 056 facility applications with the Alberta Energy Regulator from any AER office location. Full-time permanent work requires technical judgment.

The Alberta Energy Regulator seeks a Facility Application Specialist for its Regulatory Applications Branch. You will review routine, nonroutine, and spacing applications while serving as a subject matter expert. The work requires knowledge of Directives 056, 089, 090, Manual 12, OGCR, OGCA, and the Mines and Minerals Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate routine and nonroutine facility applications
• Assess complex applications entering SOCAR, hearings, or dispute resolution
• Provide technical direction to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead projects and support implementation through technical guidance
• Coach, train, and mentor less experienced staff

Requirements:

• Technical diploma in science, engineering, or applicable curriculum
• Five or more years of related industry or regulatory experience
• Strong understanding of Alberta’s regulatory framework and legislation
• Positive attitude, self-leadership, cooperation, and knowledge sharing
• Availability for limited Alberta travel and occasional field visits

Use Directive 056 expertise, regulatory judgment, and stakeholder communication to support facility application decisions across Alberta’s energy sector.