Senior Regulatory Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to Director, Regulatory Affairs, the Senior Regulatory Analyst will be an in-house subject matter expert on regulated industries within Alberta’s energy markets. You will support the Director and Executive Director within the Strategy and Market Access Division, as well as other branches, in order to develop strategies and successfully advocate for Alberta’s interests and objectives. You will play a critical role in supporting Alberta Energy & Minerals’ long-term efforts to ensure the province’s secure energy future and Albertans receive full value for the resources they own.

The position operates with a high-degree of independence and is expected to stay abreast of evolving industry dynamics, complete thorough research, and put forward appropriate recommendations with the rationale for the recommendation clearly articulated.  

To be successful in this role, advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking are required. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to :

• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry contacts and participate in industry associations and committees.
• Gather intelligence and stay abreast of industry developments and issues.
• Complete regulatory research and analysis based on regulatory principles, precedent, intervenor motives, and historical information.
• Monitor facilities and tolling proceedings at the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) or other permit related activities in front of regulatory bodies across North America. 
• Participate in public hearings and, where prudent, actively advocate for Alberta's interests. 
• Prepare briefing notes and documents and and assist in drafting responses to internal action requests, as required, for senior leaders. 
• Continual enhancement of knowledge of the energy sector, regulatory principles, economic analysis, and government policies so that regulatory analysis can be improved and expanded. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Develop Networks: 

Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative:
Creates impactful relationships with the right people
Ensures needs of varying groups are represented
Goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs
Ensures all needs are heard and understood

Creative Problem Solving

Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight:
Asks questions to understand a problem
Looks for new ways to improve results and activities
Explores different work methods and what made projects successful; shares learning
Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices

Drive for results

Aligns different groups to achieve goals and realize broader outcomes:
Defines work mission to achieve APS goals and integrate projects
Provides bold advice to stakeholders
Proactively improves overall performance, measured through metrics

Agility

Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks:
Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same
Proactively explains impact of changes
Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others
Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals
Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field with minimum 4 years of progressively responsible related experience working in a regulatory role.

Equivalencies will be accepted on the basis of a related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of six years relevant experience.

The following are considered assets for the position: 

• Experience working in the North American energy industry, and regulated infrastructure.
• Strong conceptual, strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Experience working with upper level management and stakeholders
• Highly developed and effective interpersonal skills. 
• Proven ability to build and foster relationships across organizations and industries.
• Experience on industry committees and groups.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Working location is AMEC Place, Calgary.

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required

A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What GOA offers

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Public Services Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs