Regulatory and Environmental Specialist

Steel Reef is a Canadian company that gathers and redistributes potentially wasted gas to deliver the energy that powers our lives.

From our Saskatchewan roots, we have grown into a dominant player in flare gas capture, contributing to the energy transition through coal-to-gas switching to power homes, communities and industries dedicated to reducing emissions and powering potential.

Since our inception in 2012, Steel Reef has supported the energy community in capturing wasted energy, processing and distributing associated natural gas and other products, and bringing in net new energy production and distribution for homes, communities and businesses.

Focusing our efforts within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Bakken Resource Play, Steel Reef has become a market leader in developing the emissions-to-energy practice to supply net new energy from flare gas, a previously unavailable source.

In 2024, Steel Reef entered into multiple long-term Power Purchase Agreements with SaskPower. Following construction of additional utility-grade electricity substations and generation turbines powered by recovered flare gas, Steel Reef will provide more than 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity within Saskatchewan and North Dakota, which could power more than 100,000 homes annually.

Regulatory and Environmental Specialist

The Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of provincial and federal regulatory requirements for the construction and operation of Oil & Gas infrastructure, including environmental monitoring and compliance.  The successful candidate will be well organized, possess a keen eye for detail, strong technical writing skills, be a critical thinker and a decision maker, and enjoy some field work.  This position is located at our Calgary corporate office and reports directly to the Manager, Environment and Regulatory.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in determining if Steel Reef is meeting regulatory compliance with regards to its numerous operating gas plants, gathering compressors, and storage/loading terminals and identify and highlight gaps where non-compliances exist
• Lead and support air emissions quantification for compliance and ESG reporting purposes
• Analyze and manage large data sets and reporting with a keen technical eye
• Support the Projects group at Steel Reef with applications for new infrastructure
• Lead, support and provide input on the development and implementation of regulatory and environmental strategies, policies and programs
• Support day-to-day and annual environmental monitoring and compliance requirements, including managing third-party service providers
• Provide support and guidance to more junior team members when required
• Develop and maintain key relationships with Saskatchewan and North Dakota regulators and environmental vendors

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of related industry experience
• Diploma or University Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret environmental regulations, guidelines and standards
• Experience with both Saskatchewan and North Dakota Regulations would be an asset
• Knowledge of environmental disciplines and air emissions quantification  
• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Willingness to work in the field

Our Steel Reef team has returned to the office, however, to provide our employees with flexibility, we have implemented a trial hybrid work model where employees have the option to work from home four (4) days per month. Working closely together and supporting each other are fundamental aspects of our culture and how we work. Connecting in a common workspace is key to helping us reinvigorate our corporate culture and enable more effective communication and collaboration.

All positions require background screening. 

This posting will close once a suitable candidate has been found. 

Steel Reef thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.