Senior Advisor, Government Engagement

Location:
Calgary, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type:
Full Time – Limited Term – Anticipated duration 12 Months

Salary Range:
SP4, Level 6, $116,960 - $146,200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Senior Advisor, Government Engagement & Regulatory Change
- Hybrid
The Opportunity­­
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking an experienced and forwardthinking professional to join its newly established Strategy, Communications & Government Relations Branch as a Senior Advisor, Government Engagement & Regulatory Change. In this pivotal role, you'll help shape and steward the relationship between the AER and the Government of Alberta (GoA), guiding conversations and decisions that influence responsible energy development across the province. Drawing on your understanding of the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Integrated Resource Development System, you'll collaborate closely with both AER and GoA partners to navigate complex issues, advance strategic priorities, and contribute to regulatory evolution.

Situated within a dynamic new branch in the CEO's Office, this role offers a unique position with exposure to organizational priorities, blending strategic thinking, issues management, and support for leaders. You'll play a key connective role between highlevel strategy ensuring alignment, clarity, and effective processes in a fastpaced and impactful environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead development, coordination and execution of GoA engagement planning to ensure that AER regulatory development is aligned with GoA's policy development.
• Facilitate resolution of issues through engagement with subject matter experts and GOA counterparts.
• Build and maintain relationships within AER and GoA to advance critical priority projects in a timely manner.
• Manage and lead responses to requests for policy advice, technical assistance, including analysis and communication around key policies with potential impacts to the AER.
• Strategically connect AER and GoA counterparts regarding emerging regulatory development risks and opportunities, providing leadership to ensure alignment and positive outcomes.
• Establish and sustain strong, trusted working relationships with GoA partners, key industry stakeholders, and others as required, in support of major projects and initiatives.

What we're looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, communications, economics, business, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in regulatory systems, government relations, policy development, issues management, or strategic planning within complex organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, frame, and navigate complex issues, providing clear analysis and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Successful experience working with multidisciplinary teams, senior executives, government partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of AER's mandate and jurisdiction including relevant legislation and associated mandate and roles. Strategic thinking with ability to assess and appropriately manage information and requests of a sensitive nature, understanding impacts of various perspectives and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to present complex information in simple digestible formats, sometimes for an executive audience.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work
• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER's including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: January 28, 2026, at midnight.