Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)

Manager, Applied Geoscience - Hybrid

Edmonton, AB

full_time

About This Job

Location:

Calgary Head Office or Edmonton Regional Office, Alberta

Employment Type:

Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range:

M4, Level 7, $143,040 - $178,800 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Manager, Applied Geoscience – Hybrid The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts within the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). As the leader of the Applied Geoscience team, you will provide strategic geoscience expertise and direction to support a wide range of technical initiatives across the organization.

The Applied Geoscience team plays a critical role in addressing complex geoscience challenges related to environmental protection, public safety, sustainability, and the responsible development of Alberta’s natural resources. The team is composed of experts in geophysics, engineering, seismology, geotechnology, and remote sensing. Together, they analyze data, develop high-quality information products, and provide geoscience and regulatory support across a variety of domains, including seismicity, remote sensing, geohazards, reservoir characterization, and geomechanics.

The information, data, and products developed by the Applied Geoscience Team aims to inform and provide surface and subsurface geological data and information to support timely, data-driven decision making across the AER, Government of Alberta (GoA), industry, academic institutions, as well as many other stakeholders throughout Alberta and around the world.

In addition to leading the Applied Geoscience team, you will be a member of the AGS Leadership team responsible for actively participating in leadership meetings, providing input during the annual project planning cycle, and ensuring alignment of team activities with the AGS Operational Plan and AER strategic goals.

What your day-to-day will look like:

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Manage a team of multidisciplinary professionals and ensure that the team's work is aligned with performance expectations and measures. Allocate and prioritize resourcing and work to support AGS and AER projects, investigations, and initiatives. Exercise judgement and engage with staff to find unique and innovative ways to balance employee workloads in a highly dynamic environment.

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Communicate and collaborate with managers across the enterprise to leverage the information, data, and expertise from the Applied Geoscience team to support new and innovative approaches to risk informed decision making through the tools, resources and publications created by the team.

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Lead a team of direct reports and provide clear direction so the team works as a cohesive unit. Develop team members through coaching, training, objective setting, providing ongoing feedback, and recognition. Support your team by assisting with prioritization of work, managing requests including for time off, and recruiting for vacancies. Communicate information from throughout the organization and help lead employees through changes.

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Provide guidance and support to employees on emerging issues through one-on-one and team discussions, as well as actively participating in management meetings to advocate for staff and raise any emerging issues or opportunities to ensure deliverables are met.

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Apply AER’s people management policies and programs within an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.

What we’re looking for in you:

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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Earth Sciences or equivalent discipline.

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5+ years of advanced geoscience experience, with 3 or more years progressive people leadership experience

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Ability to guide, motivate and manage scientists and independent thinkers.

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Possesses a broad understanding of the AER mandate, and how AGS geosciences contribute to its priorities.

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Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to engage in open, honest, and transparent dialogue. Brings a collaborative approach that supports effective teamwork across multidisciplinary groups. Experienced in managing and resolving conflict constructively.

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Strategic and critical thinker, capable of identifying emerging operational challenges and formulating effective, forward-looking solutions. Demonstrates enterprise-wide awareness by considering the broader organizational impact of decisions beyond the immediate scope of work.

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Familiarity with the ICS (Incident Command System) Canada framework and experience in incident response management.

Additional Information:

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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

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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.

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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:

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Great benefits from your first day of work

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Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

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Defined benefit pension plan(s)

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Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending accounts

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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 https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.

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: July 20, 2025, at midnight

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