Project Manager

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $98,090 - $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Project Manager

The Opportunity­­

The Regulatory Projects team at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking a motivated, organized, and team-oriented Project Manager. You will play an instrumental role in supporting the delivery of regulatory instrument change projects.

As the Project Manager, you will lead the effective management and delivery of the project, apply the project management framework and serve as the subject-matter expert in project management methodologies, tools, and processes. You will provide project-specific guidance, oversight, coordination, and communication to project teams and key stakeholders.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Collaborate with project team members, leaders, and stakeholders to precisely define project scope and essential deliverables, while establishing suitable timelines tailored to meet stakeholder and client requirements.
• Determine and monitor the allocation and utilization of resources necessary for designated projects and support time tracking.
• Motivate the project team to adhere to the defined scope and timelines.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve risks and challenges associated with assigned projects, actively seeking solutions both within and external to the project environment whenever issues threaten project deliverables and timelines.
• Offer comprehensive project performance reports encompassing status updates, progress evaluations, risks/issues, highlighting areas necessitating intervention.
• Assist with project reviews, lessons learned, implementation activities and the collection of performance information.
• Provide project management expertise in the development of business cases.
• Support the use and improvement of project delivery, change-management and continuous-improvement practices.
• Provide guidance and disseminate expertise to both internal and external project stakeholders on effective project management methodologies, tools and practices.
• Apply knowledge in Lean-Agile principles to achieve project success.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, public policy, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years project/program management experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in the public sector, government agencies and/or regulatory development are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies or working towards project management certification is considered an asset (i.e. PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, Agile).
• PROSCI or other change management certifications are considered an asset.
• Experience with risk management, change management and stakeholder management.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Exhibit adept problem-solving and decision-making capabilities alongside excellent communication skills, both internally and externally with stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• 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.
• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
  

What we offer you:

• Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
• The ability to leverage your expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute in wide-ranging, challenging, and complex work.
• Robust total reward packages including; a competitive compensation program, defined benefit pension plan(s), flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work options and hours, aligned with organizational policies.

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: November 22, 2026, at midnight