Senior Mine Liability & Security Specialist

Alberta Energy Regulator (AER); Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living allowance

Total rewards package

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking a Senior Specialist, Liability and Security (Mining) to join the Mining team in the Regulatory Applications Branch. You will provide technical expertise in the Mine Financial Security Program and Rock-hosted Mineral Liability Process.

This role covers abandonment, decommissioning, remediation and reclamation, offering science-based recommendations at each stage of the energy lifecycle while aligning with provincial policy and reclamation objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management.
• 10+ years of regulatory/industry experience in mining or oil and gas.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, Professional Agrologist or Professional Biologist or be eligible for registration.
• Strong knowledge of EPEA, Water Act, Public Land Act, Coal Conservation Act and Oil Sands Conservation Act.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse network of experts to stay current on emerging issues and support policy initiatives.
• Audit mine and mineral liability submissions and review mining applications according to regulations.
• Prepare audit letters, notices of noncompliance, audit reports and follow-up actions.
• Ensure file documentation is compiled and saved properly.
• Prepare and compile data for external publications.
• Assist and mentor other staff as needed.
• Review reports and annual submissions to assess industry performance and compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from media and government agencies with clear information.
• Support methodologies for tracking and reviewing submissions and financial security instruments.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental science

Job description

The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking a Senior Specialist, Liability and Security (Mining) to join the Mining team in the Regulatory Applications Branch. You will provide technical expertise in the Mine Financial Security Program and Rock-hosted Mineral Liability Process.

This role covers abandonment, decommissioning, remediation and reclamation, offering science-based recommendations at each stage of the energy lifecycle while aligning with provincial policy and reclamation objectives.