Regulatory & Field Compliance Specialist

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The Opportunity
Our Canadian Regulatory Compliance, Canada Gas team is currently looking to add a Regulatory Compliance Specialist based in Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Regulatory Compliance, this hybrid role provides regulatory advice and field compliance leadership to support safe, compliant operations across Canada Gas. You will lead and support regulatory inspections, audits, and incident response activities driven by external regulators, while also advising business units on regulatory requirements, company standards, and internal programs and processes. The role requires the ability to build relationships across the business, enhance credibility and trust, and influence and manage at multiple levels of the organization. You will also educate and support the region on regulatory trends, emerging issues, and best practices.
The successful candidate will regularly communicate with regulatory authorities and agencies regarding incidents, compliance verification activities, emergencies, and current/proposed regulations, legislation, and guidelines. This role will support the development and management of Canadian compliance programs and tools, undertake corporate and regional initiatives on behalf of Canadian Regulatory Compliance, and partner with field and functional stakeholders to identify, implement, and sustain effective compliance practices.
What you’ll do
Lead and manage internal regulatory issues to resolution in collaboration with TC Energy stakeholders
Provide regulatory advice and guidance on applicable regulations, standards, best practices, and company policies, procedures, and practices
Manage and coordinate external regulatory inspections and audits (e.G., CER, BCER, AER, TSB and other provincial/federal agencies as required), including logistics, field support, evidence collection, and timely close-out
Facilitate and lead regulator-driven compliance verification activities, including implementation assessments, emergency management exercises, and audits
Provide verbal and written notifications to regulatory authorities when reportable incidents have occurred, and manage related follow-up and communications
Respond to and manage reportable incidents/accidents, including coordinating field deployment activities and supporting incident command and regulatory engagement as required
Work with subject matter experts to guide investigations, prepare associated written reports, and develop responses to and resolve compliance enforcement tools and information requests
Support TC Energy’s internal programs and processes, including management systems, and collaborate with peers to identify, establish, and sustain effective company-wide compliance programs
Implement regulatory initiatives and drive continuous improvement related to standards, processes, procedures, and field practices
Identify process improvements and best practices observed in the field or recommended by others, and ensure implementation by working with key stakeholders
Represent TC Energy with regulators and stakeholders on compliance matters, and translate regulatory requirements into practical, risk-informed actions
Monitor regulatory trends and key issues, disseminate updates, and communicate impacts and recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making
Participate in a team-based 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure timely reporting of events and unauthorized activities to CER, BCER and TSB through monitoring Enablon and responding to telephone inquiries
Prepare written reports and responses to regulatory information requests, and support the preparation and review of written submissions to provincial agencies
Lead or support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance tracking tools and systems (e.G., commitment/condition trackers) to support accurate and timely regulatory reporting
Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, integrating feedback from incidents and regulatory exchanges into lifecycle asset management strategies
Minimum Qualifications
Requires graduation from a 2- or 3-year technical school program or associate degree in engineering technology
6+ years of related experience
Knowledge of energy regulations and operations in the oil and natural gas pipeline industry (in particular CER, and provincial regulators such as BCER and AER)
Very strong communication (written and verbal) and facilitation skills with ability to tailor delivery to suit all level