Suncor Energy

Regulatory Compliance Advisor

Suncor Energy • $100K — $120K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, IT, or related field; electrical engineering preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in electricity or utility industry with ARS compliance and ISO Rules expertise.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and reliability requirements.
  • Experience implementing reliability standards and compliance programs.
  • Familiarity with AESO, MSA, AUC, and NERC regulations.
  • Proven track record in compliance event assessment and corrective action plans.
  • Strong stakeholder management and non-authoritative leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to establish and maintain compliance governance and procedures.
  • Organize and validate compliance evidence for AESO audits.
  • Prepare self-reports for MSA submissions and assist in risk assessments.
  • Advise on ISO Rules compliance and lead stewardship meetings.
  • Track compliance for new ARS O&P requirements and ISO Rule changes.
  • Work with compliance team members on intersecting regulatory activities.
  • Report monthly on compliance metrics and improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off.
  • Talent development programs including internal mobility and training opportunities.
  • Relocation assistance covering various support services.
Full Job Description
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


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About Suncor Energy

Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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