Senior ARS Monitoring Analyst

Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex time

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Learning & development

Job summary

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking a Senior ARS Monitoring Analyst to join the External Compliance Monitoring – Alberta Reliability Standards (ECM-ARS) team in a hybrid office setting. You will lead ARCMP processes, development of RSAWs, and ensure timely, defensible regulatory outcomes while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

You will apply expert knowledge of ARS/NERC standards, deliver training, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement of monitoring programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Professional certifications in audit, assurance, or risk management (e.g., CIA, CISA).
• 10+ years in electricity sector roles—regulatory, audit, risk or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ARCMP processes, audits, self-certifications, and information requests.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools, templates, and RSAWs.
• Coordinate planning, scoping, scheduling, and logistics for ARS monitoring activities.
• Enhance ARS methodologies and assurance practices for efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor NERC/WECC and other programs to adopt industry best practices.
• Deliver training to strengthen team capabilities and promote best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Audit & assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CIA/CISA certification or equivalent

Tools

RSAWs

Job description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior ARS Monitoring Analyst to join our External Compliance Monitoring – Alberta Reliability Standards (ECM-ARS) team. Reporting to the Team Lead, ARS Monitoring Assurance, you will support and deliver the Alberta Risk-Based Compliance Monitoring Program (ARCMP), including monitoring activity planning, scoping, scheduling, tracking, and the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal and public compliance monitoring processes.

In this role, you will apply expert-level knowledge of audit and assurance frameworks, along with strong project management capabilities and a solid understanding of the electricity industry regulatory framework, compliance monitoring, and enforcement processes. You will leverage your extensive experience interpreting and applying Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) and/or North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards to support effective, risk-based compliance monitoring outcomes.

Working closely with key internal stakeholders, you will lead and support critical aspects of the ARCMP and related monitoring activities, provide technical expertise on compliance monitoring methodologies, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of ARS monitoring processes and practices.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible where you work best.

What You’ll Do

ARCMP & Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) Monitoring

• Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Alberta Risk-Based Compliance Monitoring Program (ARCMP) processes, including audits, self-certifications, internal referrals, information requests, sweeps, and real-time monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools, templates, and Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) to support effective compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate and support ARS monitoring activities, including planning, scoping, scheduling, onsite audit logistics, and activity tracking.
• Enhance ARS audit methodologies, monitoring approaches, and assurance practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor NERC, WECC, and other regulatory compliance programs to identify emerging practices and recommend enhancements to ARS monitoring processes.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource on audit, assurance, and compliance monitoring methodologies for the ECM-ARS team.
• Develop and deliver training to strengthen team capabilities and promote best practices in audit, assurance, and monitoring.
• Lead and participate in ARS compliance monitoring activities, ensuring timely completion and defensible regulatory outcomes.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Conduct research and analysis on reliability standards, regulatory frameworks, and compliance monitoring practices to support program initiatives and ad hoc requests.
• Support stakeholder engagement by developing and delivering content for Reliability Standards Discussion Groups, Reliability Standards Workshops, and compliance outreach sessions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Compliance Leadership, Standard and Requirement Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Market Participants, and the Market Surveillance Administrator.
• Collaborate across teams to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of compliance monitoring programs.
• Deliver training and outreach initiatives that strengthen stakeholder understanding of compliance requirements and promote positive compliance outcomes.
• Provide guidance and respond to stakeholder inquiries related to compliance monitoring processes, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional certifications in audit, assurance, or risk management, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in the electricity industry within technical, compliance, risk management, audit, and/or regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta and North American electricity industry, including ARS and NERC Reliability Standards, risk-based compliance frameworks, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance monitoring, audit, assurance, or regulatory programs, with the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.
• Proven ability to mentor and support both senior and junior team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience managing complex projects, schedules, competing priorities, and regulatory deliverables.
• Excellent relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Extensive experience developing and delivering training, guidance, and subject matter expertise related to compliance monitoring, audit, assurance, and regulatory practices.
• Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex data, evaluate information and systems, draw sound conclusions, and develop practical solutions that improve compliance outcomes, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Application deadline: October 22, 2026

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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