Operational Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Energy and Minerals has two available opportunities for experienced individuals looking to work within the Royalty Operations branch. We are seeking two (2) detail oriented and motivated Operational Analysts to join the Volumetric & Cost Reporting Unit and the Royalty Accounting Unit.

This role reports to the Director, Strategic Partnerships in Petrinex and support work conducted in the Royalty Operations branch  . Due to the changing nature of industry business, Royalty Operation’s work environment promotes teamwork and flexibility. You will be responsible for providing excellent front line client services to stakeholders in accordance with Royalty Operation’s operational processes and regulations. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to understand client needs and cultivate strong, professional relationships through effective communication. You demonstrate a proven capacity to collaborate with colleagues, manage multiple priorities, and analyze data to develop well-founded recommendations. Adaptability and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment are essential.

You bring a high level of attention to detail, complemented by strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. In this capacity, you will contribute to a team responsible for the accurate assessment, levy, and collection of natural gas Crown royalties in Alberta.

In these roles, you will be responsible for: 

• Providing quality client services to stakeholders and advising on interpretation of the Alberta Natural Gas Royalty Guidelines (Guidelines), policies, the Natural Gas Royalty Regulations (NGRR), and the Mines and Minerals Act (MMA). 
• Answering complex issues or questions raised by internal or external stakeholders affecting Crown royalty collection, calculation, and assessment to ensure royalty amounts are accurate and in compliance.
• Utilizing various internal and external applications to research, retrieve, interpret, and analyze data related to all aspects of royalty calculation. 
• Using organization, multitasking and prioritizing skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Working as an individual and within a team to ensure operational and business requirements are met.
• Researching, investigating, analyzing, and proposing recommendations on emerging issues and projects.
• Assisting the Team Lead in organizing team business activities to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved in an efficient and innovative manner.
• Assisting the Team Lead in ensuring business and system processes comply with internal controls, to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of operations, to achieve Branch and Department goals.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

• Systems Thinking - This position understands how their role may impact other business areas. Actions taken by this position need to be communicated to affected areas.
• Creative Problem Solving - Understands their roles and responsibilities; has knowledge of other team members roles and is able to work collaboratively in order to achieve the desired outcome. Is able to think outside the box when looking for efficiencies and/or resolving issues.
• Drive for Results - Is able to work efficiently independently as well as in a team. Is able to self monitor workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Asks for assistance when needed and also provides assistance to other team members if required.
• Agility - Is open to change and shows flexibility to new processes and system updates. Works collaboratively with team members to help with process changes and adjusting task priorities.
• Building Collaborative Environments - Is understanding how their role may impact other business areas. Actions taken by this position need to be communicated to affected areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma and four years of related experience.  

Equivalency: 

Directly related experience or education considered based on: 

• one year of experience for one year of education or 
• one year of education for one year of experience.

The following are considered assets:

• An accounting diploma or Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accountants (CAPPA) certificate is considered an asset.
• Experience working with oil and gas businesses and industry processes relating to the reporting of oil and gas royalties.
• Efficiently using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in enforcement of policies, including legislation and guidelines.

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

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: There are 2 full-time temporary positions until March 31, 2027.  
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification. 
• This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 
• Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct.
• 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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca/
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.