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Location: Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary, AB.

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: T3, Level 5, $102,000 - $120,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Hearing Coordinator

The Opportunity

Do you have experience working in a tribunal or court setting? Do you live in the details and have a penchant for being organized? Our Hearing Commissioner's Office (HCO) team is seeking a Hearing Coordinator. We're looking for someone who is familiar with the principles of administrative justice, is an exceptional communicator and can effectively coordinate hearing teams of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) staff, legal counsel, hearing commissioners and subject-matter-experts.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage the administration and logistics of proceedings and hearings. Promote consistent practices across proceedings. Coach and provide guidance to internal staff and external contractors regarding hearing practices, employing conflict resolution skills and managing relationships throughout the hearing process.

• Share information with parties, the public, and AER colleagues to support and enhance understanding of the pre-hearing and hearing process. Seek the input of experts in the AER who can contribute to improving the processes and products used by the Hearing Commissioners' Office. Represent the AER and as the main point of contact for hearing parties, addressing questions and providing guidance and information on the pre-hearing and hearing process.

• Lead and influence the work of hearing teams in partnership with hearing panel chairs, including establishing the approach and timelines for key process steps and promoting adherence to processes and procedures. Maintain awareness of general technical, regulatory and legal information pertaining to proceedings and hearings to support self, the panel, technical experts, counsel and others to fulfill their roles as part of a hearing team. Guide subject matter experts through the hearing process and provides training on processes and procedures therein. Advise hearing commissioners and others regarding historic and best practices pertaining to pre-hearing and hearing processes and considerations that may inform procedural and hearing decisions.

• Demonstrate exceptional writing skills when prepare various documents on behalf of hearing panels.

• Oversee or contribute to HCO continuous improvement initiatives and projects. Support activities that align with the AER's and HCO's strategic plan.

What we're looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Law, Energy Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of related work experience.

• Tribunal, court or other experience with hearings.

• Certificate in Administrative Justice is an asset (Foundation of Administrative Justice, Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals).

• Project Management training is an asset.

• Mediation training or experience is an asset.

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.

• Infrequent travel within Alberta may be required.

• This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

• 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:

• 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 totalreward 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's including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

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 7, 2026, at midnight