Regulatory Advisor

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an exciting opportunity for an intermediate level employee to join our growing energy regulatory team. As a Regulatory Advisor you will have a working knowledge in federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, and have an understanding of the rules and regulations of other regulators that can affect facility and pipeline development and operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance and identify application requirements to support project teams in the preparation and submission of regulatory applications


• Conceptual review and input of the engineering design for regulatory adherence


• Coordinate and collaborate with engineering, land, and environmental teams


• Prepare, submit, and manage regulatory applications, amendments, and approvals for facility and pipeline projects


• Develop or review and provide input to detailed scopes of work, design basis documents and project execution plans


• Provide input to project cost estimate and project schedule


• Support and maintain records, tracking systems, and compliance documentation


• Manage project responsibilities end-to-end, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion


• Participate in proposals, scheduling, budgeting and other project management activities, as required


• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff in support of their career development

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivated to continue learning and performing in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities to meet project deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge in Abadata (or similar) and Microsoft Suite including TEAMS, Word, Excel and Office
• Valid drivers license 
• Familiarity with reading maps, survey plans and drawings (i.e. PFD, Plot Plan, P&ID) 
• Previous experience with AER/BCER/MER facility and pipeline regulations and applications
• Knowledge of ABSA/TSBC/TSASK application requirements 
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (CSA Z662, ASME B31.3)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or technologist diploma from an accredited university or polytechnic school in a science, engineering, or technology program
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Experience with CER regulated and renewable energy projects are considered an asset
• Professional designation (APEGA, ASET, or equivalent provincial regulatory body) is required for this position

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work between your home office and one of our local offices may be considered. Field work is limited but may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.