Manager, Coal Mining - Hybrid

Location: Calgary, Edmonton AB preferred, any AER office location will be considered.

Employment Type: Full– Permanent.

Salary Range: M4 Level 7, $138,877- $173,596 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Manager, Coal Mining, Regulatory Applications – Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Manager, Coal Mining to join its leadership team in Oil Sands and Coal Mining in the Regulatory Applications branch. This leadership role focuses on managing multi-disciplinary technical experts responsible for making decisions on complex mining applications and operational reviews while effectively achieving the desired goals and outcomes of the AER and Regulatory Applications Branch.

As the Manager, Coal Mining you will be responsible for integration, enterprise-wide cooperation and making decisions on applications, operational reviews and joint inspections under the Coal Conservation Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act including Environmental Impact Assessments, Water Act, Mineral Resource Development Act and the Public Lands Act. This role also includes an emphasis on working with a diverse network including industry, government and stakeholders, and representing the AER in multi-stakeholder forums.

In the Regulatory Applications Branch, we pride ourselves on providing meaningful and challenging work every day in an environment where we support and take care of each other. The AER’s Regulatory Applications team is fast-paced, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining a focus on personal wellness, professional development, and work-life balance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead a cohesive team of subject matter experts with diverse technical knowledge and experience by setting objectives, coaching, and providing feedback and recognition. Delegate work, communicate organizational information, and guide employees through change. Apply AER’s people management policies in an inclusive, diverse environment.
• Actively lead, sponsor and champion transformational change and continuous improvement activities both internal and external to the AER (e.g., Integrated Decision Approach and Red Tape Reduction). This includes both people leadership and technical contributions.
• Make timely decisions that significantly impact the AER and Regulatory Applications Branch's goals and outcomes. This includes statutory decisions on complex applications, submissions, action requests, hearing support, resource planning, and business insights to guide future team planning.
• Monitor progress and assure team productivity to deliver results and meet AER performance goals and maintain alignment with group and corporate operational plans. Ensure team meets AER application and submission timelines.
• Engage with other leadership levels and peers within all sectors and across divisions to support a collaborative and enterprise-first approach to effectively regulate the full life cycle of coal development.
• Represent the AER effectively in meetings with industry, public, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and other government agencies.

What we’re looking for in you:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field including 10+ years of experience and extensive knowledge of energy and mining regulations.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience overseeing diverse teams of technical experts. This includes having strong collaboration and cooperation skills and being visible and supportive.
• Professional accreditation (Professional Engineer, Geologist, Agrologist, Biologist Chemist) from Alberta is considered an asset.
• Having a “how can I help you?” attitude. Excellent open, honest and transparent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain credibility across all levels of internal and external relationships. Proactively deal with conflict in a positive and productive manner.
• Experience and proven success as a change agent leader within an organization. Model and lead by example the culture communicated by the AER board.
• Ability to think strategically, critically, identify emerging operational issues, and develop options for resolution. Enterprise thinking – this means thinking of the impact and connections made outside the immediate team and work area.
• Ability to make decisions in appropriate time and deliver and execute Security.
• Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.
• Travel is required within the province to support team members and industry engagement 10-20% of the time.

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 PeopleServices@aer.ca. 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
• Defined benefit pension plan(s)
• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

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

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: April 16th, 2025, at midnight