Regulatory Coordinator

Overview of Athabasca Oil Corporation

Athabasca Oil Corporation (“AOC”) is a unique liquids-weighted intermediate energy producer. At AOC, we proudly and responsibly produce Canadian energy to improve people’s lives. We are passionate, take ownership of our work, get things done and are great at what we do.

Athabasca currently produces 38,500 boe/d with a significant growth program underway. Athabasca has exposure to Canada’s premier resource plays. Thermal Oil boasts >1 billion barrels of top quartile reserves and a deep inventory of future projects. In addition, in December 2023 Athabasca announced the creation of Duvernay Energy Corporation, a private subsidiary company. Duvernay Energy is a unique standalone self-funded entity that offers investors pure-play exposure to the Kaybob Duvernay play and is expected to grow to over 20,000 bbl/d by the late 2020’s. Strategically Athabasca has two companies with independent strategies and capital allocation frameworks.

AOC has positioned itself with strong financial liquidity of ~$455 million (including $335 million in cash), putting it in an enviable position relative to its peers. The company is resilient to commodity price volatility and is expecting to generate ~$1.8 Billion of free cash flow over the next five years. All free cash flow is currently returned to shareholders in the form of share buybacks. The combination of production growth and reduced share count is resulting in industry leading cash flow per share growth. The corporate strategy is to continue to grow our assets, generate significant free cash and provide superior returns to shareholders over the long term. Sustainability is core to the business with strong governance and a commitment to reducing emissions through its technology roadmap.

Athabasca has a track record of transformative projects including JV’s, M&A, royalties, and unique marketing arrangements. AOC offers a dynamic and exciting work environment for the right candidate. AOC is publicly traded on the TSX under the symbol “ATH” with a market capitalization of $3 Billion and was recognized as number one total shareholder returning Energy company over the last three years and the number three company on the entire TSX (across all sectors).

Regulatory Coordinator

AOC is currently seeking a Regulatory Coordinator to join its Thermal Oil business, reporting to the Director of Engineering. This role plays a critical part in securing timely regulatory approvals to support operational and development goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams and regulatory bodies. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful regulatory work within Alberta’s oil sands sector, work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, high-performance environment, and play a key role in advancing regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

This position is based in AOC’s downtown Calgary office with occasional trips to AOC’s operating facilities.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the preparation, submission, and management of regulatory applications and approvals under the Oil Sands Conservation Act (OSCA), Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Water Act, and other applicable legislation for operating thermal in-situ oil sands assets.

- Lead applications for brownfield project expansions.

- Coordinate field programs and oversee the development and timely submission of annual EPEA reports and other required federal and provincial reports (e.g., NPRI, MSAPR, Methane, AEIR).

- Track evolving regulatory requirements, assessing implications for business, and supporting internal process development to ensure continued compliance.

- Collaborate with the Senior Environmental Coordinator and cross-functional operational teams to ensure ongoing compliance with approval conditions, AER Directives, and other regulatory obligations.

- Provide support to the Surface Land team with applications and approvals under the Public Lands Act.

- Manage Consultation Office requirements for planned projects and operations to ensure regulatory readiness.

- Collaborate with Athabasca Stakeholder Relations to maintain alignment and foster effective partnerships.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in developing regulatory applications or environmental compliance, preferably within the oil sands or broader energy sector.

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related discipline.

- A professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag.) is considered an asset but not mandatory.

- Strong knowledge of Alberta’s environmental regulatory framework and experience working with the AER, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA), and other regulatory bodies.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and across functional departments.

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank you in advance for your interest and note that only those selected for an interview will be contracted. Athabasca Oil Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee stock purchase plan

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related discipline?

Experience:

- regulatory: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person