Regulatory Advisor

Strathcona Resources Ltd.•Calgary, AB

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success. We are actively seeking an experienced Regulatory Advisor to join our Calgary office. Reporting to the Team Lead, Regulatory, this role leads and supports regulatory compliance initiatives, with a primary focus on provincial and federal air emissions reporting and data management. The successful candidate partners with development and operations teams, builds effective relationships with regulators, and contributes to corporate governance, reporting, and assurance activities.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in oil and gas regulatory compliance management and reporting.
Post-secondary education in Business/Commerce, Science/Environmental Science, or Engineering.
Strong knowledge of provincial (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and federal regulations for upstream oil and gas operations, applications, and reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Minimal field travel required; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and improve data integration, collection, and workflows supporting the air emissions assurance framework (e.g., equipment and hierarchies, facility inventories, MSAPR engines and testing, SWIM, FEMP, MOC).
Support air emissions compliance reporting across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, including methane, benzene, NPRI, MSAPR, and provincial/federal GHG reporting and forecasting.
Provide technical guidance, compliance support, and quality control for data collection and metrics reporting across Strathcona assets and facilities.
Identify and advance opportunities to reduce air emissions, water use, and energy consumption.
Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impacts, and provide clear summaries to internal stakeholders.
Identify and manage technical and non-technical regulatory risks; recommend mitigations to support project success.
Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to support compliance and address emerging issues.
Engage regulators, consultants, operations, and cross-functional teams; maintain organized records of submissions and communications.
Coordinate internal and external support during compliance audits and assessments; contribute to reporting on program effectiveness.
Collaborate across the business to understand strategic objectives and resolve regulatory matters tied to projects.
Manage timelines, decision points, and key milestones; provide streamlined regulatory support for drilling operations and facility projects.