Regulatory & Field Compliance Specialist

TC Energy

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from a 2- or 3-year technical school program or associate degree in engineering technology
  • 6+ years of related experience
  • Strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
  • Advanced knowledge in pipeline operations, including engineering, safety, and compliance
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting systems like Enablon
  • Understanding of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
  • Capacity to interpret CSA Z662 and manage compliance related to pipeline integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and resolve internal regulatory issues in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Provide regulatory advice on regulations, standards, and company practices
  • Coordinate and manage external inspections and audits
  • Facilitate regulator-driven compliance verification and emergency management activities
  • Notify regulatory authorities of reportable incidents and manage communications
  • Lead incident response coordination, supporting regulatory engagement
  • Work with experts to guide investigations and prepare compliance reports
  • Support internal programs and develop compliance tools
  • Monitor regulatory trends and advise on impacts to senior leadership
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for reporting regulatory issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for flexibility
  • Flexible dress code for eligible office-based workforce
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Engagement in initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of practices.
Full Job Description
Our Canadian Regulatory Compliance, Canada Gas team is currently looking to add a Regulatory Compliance Specialist based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Regulatory Compliance, this hybrid role provides regulatory advice and field compliance leadership to support safe, compliant operations across Canada Gas. You will lead and support regulatory inspections, audits, and incident response activities driven by external regulators, while also advising business units on regulatory requirements, company standards, and internal programs and processes. The role requires the ability to build relationships across the business, enhance credibility and trust, and influence and manage at multiple levels of the organization. You will also educate and support the region on regulatory trends, emerging issues, and best practices.

The successful candidate will regularly communicate with regulatory authorities and agencies regarding incidents, compliance verification activities, emergencies, and current/proposed regulations, legislation, and guidelines. This role will support the development and management of Canadian compliance programs and tools, undertake corporate and regional initiatives on behalf of Canadian Regulatory Compliance, and partner with field and functional stakeholders to identify, implement, and sustain effective compliance practices.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage internal regulatory issues to resolution in collaboration with TC Energy stakeholders
  • Provide regulatory advice and guidance on applicable regulations, standards, best practices, and company policies, procedures, and practices
  • Manage and coordinate external regulatory inspections and audits (e.g., CER, BCER, AER, TSB and other provincial/federal agencies as required), including logistics, field support, evidence collection, and timely close-out
  • Facilitate and lead regulator-driven compliance verification activities, including implementation assessments, emergency management exercises, and audits
  • Provide verbal and written notifications to regulatory authorities when reportable incidents have occurred, and manage related follow-up and communications
  • Respond to and manage reportable incidents/accidents, including coordinating field deployment activities and supporting incident command and regulatory engagement as required
  • Work with subject matter experts to guide investigations, prepare associated written reports, and develop responses to and resolve compliance enforcement tools and information requests
  • Support TC Energy's internal programs and processes, including management systems, and collaborate with peers to identify, establish, and sustain effective company-wide compliance programs
  • Implement regulatory initiatives and drive continuous improvement related to standards, processes, procedures, and field practices
  • Identify process improvements and best practices observed in the field or recommended by others, and ensure implementation by working with key stakeholders
  • Represent TC Energy with regulators and stakeholders on compliance matters, and translate regulatory requirements into practical, risk-informed actions
  • Monitor regulatory trends and key issues, disseminate updates, and communicate impacts and recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision-making
  • Participate in a team-based 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure timely reporting of events and unauthorized activities to CER, BCER and TSB through monitoring Enablon and responding to telephone inquiries
  • Prepare written reports and responses to regulatory information requests, and support the preparation and review of written submissions to provincial agencies
  • Lead or support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance tracking tools and systems (e.g., commitment/condition trackers) to support accurate and timely regulatory reporting
  • Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, integrating feedback from incidents and regulatory exchanges into lifecycle asset management strategies


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires graduation from a 2- or 3-year technical school program or associate degree in engineering technology
  • 6+ years of related experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of energy regulations and operations in the oil and natural gas pipeline industry (in particular CER, and provincial regulators such as BCER and AER)
  • Very strong communication (written and verbal) and facilitation skills with ability to tailor delivery to suit all levels of audience
  • Advanced knowledge of many aspects of pipeline operations including engineering, safety, and compliance
  • Demonstrated strong planning, organizing, prioritizing, strategic thinking and project management skills
  • Skilled with prioritizing multiple projects on a timely basis in a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work with formal and informal organizational networks as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of Management System principles, particularly as outlined in the Onshore Pipeline Regulations from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), and a solid understanding of quality assurance activities to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with regulatory reporting systems such as Enablon, including incident classification, notification protocols, and follow-up actions.
  • Familiarity with CER-regulated assets and lifecycle phases, including emergency management, field inspections, and stakeholder liaison activities.
  • Ability to interpret and apply CSA Z662 and other relevant standards in the context of pipeline integrity, safety, and operational compliance.


This position requires candidates to:

  • Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
  • Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)
  • Stay overnight away from home base (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)
  • Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required


To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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