Senior Advisor, Reliability Compliance

SENIOR ADVISOR, RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

At TransAlta, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity.  As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia.  Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. 

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning.  If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy, and we’ll provide the platform.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is seeking a results‑driven Senior Advisor, Reliability Compliance to join the Reliability Compliance team and play a key role in advancing the organization’s commitment to safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role offers exposure across the NERC/ARS O&P and CIP standard families, with the opportunity to grow alongside a maturing compliance program.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, the Senior Advisor, Reliability Compliance is primarily responsible for the day-to-day sustainment activities required to maintain compliance with applicable NERC/ARS reliability standards and related technical rules across an assigned portfolio of facilities. The role coordinates periodic data submittals, self-certifications, audits, and entity registration activities, while supporting the Reliability Compliance Team's internal controls program. The Senior Advisor works collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate ongoing compliance and continuously improve TransAlta's reliability compliance program. 

This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, AB, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Entity Registration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage entity registration activities and associated designation of duty filings with NERC and Regional Entities


• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including operations, engineering, contractors, vendors, and LTSA providers, to gather compliance evidence and flag performance issues in a timely manner


• Provide clear and consistent status reports to internal stakeholders and escalate risks to the Manager in a timely manner

Compliance Monitoring

• Coordinate and submit periodic regulatory data submittals to NERC, Regional Entities, and System Operators in accordance with each reliability requirement


• Prepare Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), gather and verify compliance evidence, and coordinate responses to information requests in support of self-certifications and audits


• Investigate potential compliance issues, including performing root cause analysis, to inform the development of self-reports and mitigation plans


• Develop self-reports and mitigation plans for identified compliance issues, including reliability risk assessments, and oversee execution of associated corrective actions

Internal Controls

• Coordinate monthly compliance questionnaires and meetings with Compliance Delegates to monitor the ongoing health of internal controls


• Support Compliance Process Owners and Delegates in maintaining fleetwide, fuel-type, and plant-specific TSD processes, forms, and checklists


• Support the development and delivery of training and awareness content to Compliance Delegates, and track on-time completion of assigned training


• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities to mature the reliability compliance program

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, or experience in Engineering, Economics, Business, Law, or a related field


• Previous experience working with NERC or Alberta reliability standards is required


• 7+ years' experience in a regulatory, compliance, or utilities environment is preferred


• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a senior professional, with the flexibility to manage shifting day-to-day priorities across a broad portfolio of reliability requirements


• In-depth knowledge of NERC/ARS compliance program elements (including internal controls, evidence management, self-certifications, audits, and self-reporting) is required


• Working knowledge of related disciplines such as protection systems, generator modelling, SCADA, real-time control room operations, or cyber security is considered an asset


• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their application to compliance work, such as summarizing regulatory standards, reviewing evidence, or drafting written submissions, is considered a strong asset


• Ability to act as a subject matter resource to colleagues unfamiliar with reliability compliance


• Robust ethics coupled with respect for the highest compliance standard


• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including senior management


• Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization to effectively solve problems


• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing


• Capable of handling numerous priorities and meeting expected deadlines

THE PERKS

• Competitive salary


• Company-matching pension plan


• Flexible health benefits for you and your family


• Generous vacation and personal days


• Learning and development programs


• Employee recognition and rewards


• Annual wellness allowance

Explore our careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers

OUR CULTURE

At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

Ready to Power Up With Us? Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply.  Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.