Program and Policy Development Specialist

Program and Policy Development Specialist

EM.26.27.0789

Posted Date: November 12, 2026

Closing November 18, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Regulatory Affairs Division

Department: Department of Energy and Mines

Position Group: Non Bargaining / Non Management

Location: St. John's

Salary: $74, 093 - $96,321 per annum (HL-21). 35 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Energy - Energy and Mines

This position is responsible for informing senior officials on petroleum and renewable sector developments, including the monitoring of local, national and international petroleum, renewable and other emerging energy issues. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance of onshore regulatory matters as well as monitoring the provisions of the Atlantic Accord legislation requiring ministerial oversight. The incumbent will also take an important role in the development of an offshore renewable energy regime. The primary focus of this position is providing regulatory advice to the Manager, Director and Executive which includes working with highly confidential and sensitive information and preparing briefing materials, position papers and reports as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a degree in Law, Business, Economics or Political Science (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience with policy development and analysis.
3. Experience in preparing executive level documentation
4. Experience in regulatory compliance and development (asset)
5. Experience dealing with petroleum and renewable issues (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of petroleum and renewable energy sector
2. Policy and Program Development Skills
3. Research Analysis Skills
4. Ability to think critically
5. Stakeholder engagement skills
6. Relationship building
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks
9. professionalism

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Robyn Montague, Manager of Regulatory Compliance at 709-729-5901 or [email protected] .

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

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