Water Engineer, Mining - Hybrid

at  Alberta Energy Regulator

Location: Calgary, any AER office location will be considered
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $88,792- $110,990 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance. Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.
Water Engineer, Mining – Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Water Engineer to join our talented team of professionals in the Mining group within the Regulatory Applications Branch. As a Water Engineer you will provide technical knowledge and leadership in the allocation and use of water resources and the construction and operation of facilities in relation to the Water Act within Alberta as it pertains to various mining projects.
As a Water Engineer, you will interact with other technical professionals to look at proposals holistically, liaising with industry, the public and government, clearly articulating risks associated with reports and applications under Water Act (WA), Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Oil Sands Conservation Act (OSCA), Coal Conservation Act (CCA) and Mine Resource Development Act (MRDA) and making recommendations to the leadership team following provincial policies and guidelines.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinate, review and makes recommendations, which includes case-specific conditions, on complex technical water reports, applications, and other submissions, including monitoring and mitigation strategies, in accordance with government policy and regulations.
• Perform audit activities and approval/license maintenance, including analyzing trends and making recommendations on operators’ performance and compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Inform and liaise with representatives from industry, AER field staff, the public and government during the report and application review processes including but not limited to regulatory requirements associated with mining developments.
• Work with a diverse network of specialists across industry, academia and government to remain current on emerging issues, identify policy gaps and support policy initiatives with a view towards their practical application to energy sector activities and support the implementation of them into AER core business functions to ensure policy objectives are upheld.
• Providing support to the AER with external multi-stakeholder forums, working groups and committees and supporting the creation of new AER regulatory frameworks, directives, monitoring requirements and the development of novel approaches to regulation that uphold the integrity of environmental regulations.
• Provide expertise and technical advice/ analysis to AER public hearings and the Alternative Dispute Resolution process.
• Lead information, action and media requests by gathering all necessary project and environmental information and presenting it clearly and concisely.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering with 7+ years of related environmental, civil or chemical engineering experience with a focus on water resources management. 2+ years of direct experience with regulation.
• Registered professional engineer with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for professional membership.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s regulatory framework and associated legislations and enactment’s and the ability to apply them to various application scenarios.
• Possesses self-leadership and ability to share expertise with all staff levels. Work effectively and willingly with others within the team and other resources within AER.
• Pre-placement Medical required.
• Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.
• Occasional overnight travel to visit Oil Sands and Coal mine sites in different regions of Alberta may be required, 10% Percent field work and 90% office work.

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

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pleservices@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
• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website
https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/career

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Application closing date: Tuesday June 25, 2024 at midnigh

Please refer the Job description for details