Regulatory Compliance Advisor

1160 Suncor Energy Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking a senior Compliance Specialist to support ARS O&P and ISO Rule compliance across electrical generation and transmission assets. You will maintain audit-ready evidence, coordinate AESO audits, and translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.

The role requires a strong background in ARS compliance, ISO Rules, and collaboration with AESO/MSA/AUC stakeholders. Relocation assistance is provided for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, information technology, or related field.
• Electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience is considered an asset.
• 7 years of relevant experience in electricity/utility, ARS compliance and/or ISO Rules.
• Experience with AESO AESO, MSA, AUC, or NERC interactions is preferred.
• Experience in implementing ARS O&P requirements and ISO Rule changes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with units to develop governance, processes, controls, and training for ARS O&P reliability standards and ISO Rules.
• Maintain audit-defensible evidence and coordinate AESO O&P audits and self-certifications.
• Prepare self-reports and mitigation plans for MSA submissions and risk assessments.
• Provide ISO Rules compliance support and facilitate stewardship meetings.
• Monitor and plan for ARS O&P requirements and AESO ARS Sync-Up gaps.
• Coordinate monthly compliance reporting including KPIs and improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership (non-authoritative)

Communication

Time management

Excel

Word

Power BI

SharePoint

Enablon

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, information technology, or a related field

Electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience is asset

Tools

Excel

Word

Power BI

SharePoint

Enablon

ServiceNow

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. In this role, you will provide compliance support to Suncor’s Oilsands Operations, with a primary focus on Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) Operations and Planning (O&P) standards and ISO Rules for Suncor’s electrical power generation and transmission assets, while leading day-to-day sustainment activities, audit readiness, evidence management, and the translation of regulatory requirements into practical business processes and solutions. As Alberta’s reliability framework evolves through the AESO’s ARS Sync-Up initiative and related ISO Rule changes, this role is ideal for someone who brings strong judgment, technical acumen, business insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, non-technical, and operational teams.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, information technology, or a related field;
• Electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience is considered an asset;
• 7 years of relevant experience in the electricity or utility industry, specifically supporting ARS compliance and/or ISO Rules;
• Working knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, protection systems, AIES operations, and related reliability requirements;
• Experience supporting the implementation of new or revised reliability standards, ISO Rules, regulatory requirements, or compliance programs and associated governance structures;
• Previous experience interacting and/or collaborating with the AESO, MSA, AUC, and/or NERC, including familiarity with the AESO’s Alberta Risk-Based Compliance Monitoring Program and the MSA’s Compliance Process;
• Demonstrated experience identifying and assessing compliance-related events, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting corrective actions, internal controls, audit responses, self-reports, mitigation plans, or similar compliance submissions;
• Strong stakeholder management, non-authoritative leadership, communication, technical writing, time management, and proficiency with tools such as Excel, Word, Power BI, SharePoint, Enablon, ServiceNow, or similar compliance and evidence management systems;

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units, asset owners, and operators to develop and sustain compliance governance, processes, procedures, internal controls, guidance materials, and training that support O&P reliability standards and ISO Rules;
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-defensible compliance evidence, and coordinate AESO O&P audits and self-certifications, including evidence collection, validation, and submission through the AESO Portal;
• Prepare self-reports and mitigation plans for submission to the MSA, and support risk assessments, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and recurrence prevention;
• Provide ISO Rules compliance support to business unit stakeholders by advising on interpretation, applicability, and compliance impacts, and facilitating ongoing stewardship meetings;
• Monitor, assess, and support implementation planning for new or revised ARS O&P requirements and ISO Rule changes, including AESO ARS Sync-Up gap assessments, readiness tracking, and evidence expectations;
• Collaborate with other Electrical Regulatory Compliance team members, including CIP-focused specialists, where O&P, ISO Rule, and cyber/physical security compliance activities intersect;
• Coordinate monthly electrical compliance stewardship reporting, including compliance trends, risks, KPIs, and continuous improvement opportunities;

Location and other Key details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW);
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs;
• Occasional business travel (10-15%);
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work;

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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