Compliance Auditor, Closure Nomination

Alberta Energy Regulator•Calgary, AB

17d•CA$102,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting for a Compliance Auditor to join its Regulatory Compliance Branch within the Compliance Verification team. This role involves conducting routine audits, supporting complex compliance assurance activities on industry operations, and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. The position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop new skills while supporting audit programs focused on closure nomination requirements. This 24-month role is ideal for a quick learner eager to contribute to meaningful regulatory and environmental initiatives. Candidates from various backgrounds are welcome, with a preference for experience in environmental sciences, regulatory compliance, audit, or data analysis. The role is pivotal in program development, compliance tracking, target selection, and data analysis, contributing to impactful reporting and recommendations to strengthen regulatory oversight.

Requirements

Degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or other related fields.
8 years of industry experience in environmental sciences, regulatory compliance, audit, or data analysis.
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.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in auditing, compliance assurance or other related regulatory experience, and working knowledge of the closure quotas, closure nomination 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, and Manual 023, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Conducting audits of industry-reported closure activities and timelines.
Verifying compliance and enforcement activities for closure nominated sites.
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.