Executive Officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator Transition Committee

Alberta is regulating energy resources in a new and innovative way. The Responsible Energy Development Act, creates a single regulator for all oil, gas, oil sands and coal projects in the province. This new body, the

Alberta Energy Regulator, will be responsible for all projects from application to reclamation. It will harmonize the regulatory functions of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development into a single entity. The new Regulator will be responsive to project proponents, intervenors and all Albertans. It will build on the long tradition of successful energy regulation in the province and apply state-of-the-art processes and governance in the exercise of its mandate. The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to serve as Executive

Officer for the Transition Committee in formation of this new entity. Based in Calgary, the Executive Officer will report to and assist the Transition Committee. Once the Responsible Energy Development Act is proclaimed, the Executive Officer will become Chief Executive Officer and provide strategic leadership to the organization. The CEO will lead and manage the administration of the Regulator’s operations and programs. Reporting to the Chair and accountable to the Board of Directors, the CEO will coordinate operational activities of the Regulator with Government of Alberta policies. To fulfill this important mandate you possess an in-depth knowledge of and experience in Canada’s energy activities including related business, regulatory, financial, safety and environment matters and of provincial government legislation and operations. You have demonstrated abilities to manage an organization with diverse technical and regulatory responsibilities, to work effectively with senior industry and government officials, and to deal with industry associations and a wide range of non-government organizations. You have an excellent ability to engage staff and lead major change initiatives. You are well known for your integrity, diplomacy, and fairness, as well as your exceptional communication skills. If you are ready to take a leadership role in ensuring a positive future for all Albertans, please contact Odgers Berndtson’s Calgary office at 403-410-6700 or forward your resume and related materials in complete confidence to calgary@odgersberndtson.ca or apply online at: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11317. Closing date for receiving applications is December 28th, 2012.