Policy Advisor

Closing date:
June 24, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number  ERG
26J
- Selection process number  26-ERG-EA-0101

Employment tenure  Approximately 2.5 years

Salary  $103,798 to $126,278

Level  EC-05, NB-09

Who can apply  Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
The Executive Office (EO) provides one-window governance support to the CER’s Chief Executive Officer (Deputy Head), Board of Directors, and Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC). Reporting to the Director, Executive Office, this Policy Advisor leads the Secretariat for the CER’s IAC. The committee is a legislated requirement within the Canadian Energy Regulator Act and advises the CER’s Board of Directors on building renewed relationships with Indigenous peoples.

The Policy Advisor identifies and prioritizes files and situations for which the Board should seek IAC advice, and guides other CER staff on how to request, receive and respond to the committee’s advice. The Advisor works directly with the CER’s senior leaders and the IAC Chairperson to plan, coordinate and document IAC meetings, supporting the balance of its membership from across the country to advance the committee’s workplan.

This role sits at the intersection of formal governance, relationship‑building, and complex evolving reconciliation work at the CER, requiring clear and respectful communication with Indigenous leaders, discretion with sensitive information, and agility to respond to changing environments.

Work environment
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) helps keep energy moving safely across Canada by reviewing projects, sharing energy information, and upholding world‑class safety and environmental standards. Headquartered in Calgary with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife, the CER employs approximately 600 people. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, the CER is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

The CER is proud to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples. The CER supports Reconciliation through meaningful actions, including access to Elders, cultural and community supports, paid and unpaid leave for traditional practices, one‑on‑one coaching, social and cultural events, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and telework options when needed.

Intent of the process
Intent to staff one term position (approximately 2.5 years). A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be created to fill similar positions at the same or lower levels, with varying language requirements, security clearances, conditions of employment, and appointment types (term, acting, assignment, or permanent). This process may also result in a permanent appointment, even for candidates appointed on a temporary basis.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a Reliability Status Check.

Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.

Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements or as individual development needs are identified.

Must be willing and able to travel for approximately one week each quarter, and for additional special meetings as required.

Must be willing to work overtime when required.

You need (essential for the job)

Education  Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a related field.

Experience  E1 Recent experience working on complex or sensitive issues in the energy sector.

E2 Significant and recent experience providing support, briefings and recommendations to senior leaders (e.g., Vice President / Director General level, Chief or above) on policy or governance matters.

E3 Experience engaging with Indigenous Peoples.

E4 Experience serving on, or directly supporting, a Board of Directors, Council or other governing body.

Language requirements (essential for the job)
May be applied / assessed at a later date.

Our commitment to inclusion
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