Manager, Regulatory Affairs
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Plains Midstream Canada has an immediate opening for a Manager, Regulatory Affairs to be based out of our head office in Calgary, Alberta. This is a newly created position responsible for managing the company’s regulatory applications, approvals and compliance issues at the provincial and federal levels in western Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Champion the company’s regulatory affairs programs and initiatives;
- Develop and execute project specific regulatory approval plans;
- Lead the applications, approvals and compliance team;
- Support business development with timely license/permit applications and approvals;
- Participate in the development of pipeline and facility regulatory approval plans;
- Manage application logistics to securing full regulatory approval on-time and on-budget;
- Coordinate land acquisition, public consultation, environmental assessment programs within the context of project specific regulatory case strategies;
- Participate in public awareness and First Nations consultation processes;
- Monitor other industry applications, identify need for and lead interventions accordingly;
- Coordinate and task consultants and external specialists as is required to propel projects to completion;
- Maintain a current and effective knowledge of applicable regulations and industry best practices;
- Ensure that management, employees and contractors continue to be responsible for compliance;
- Interact positively with industry counterparts and regulators;
- Identify and prioritize business needs to maintain compliance.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years progressive regulatory affairs experience in the oil and gas sector;
- 7+ years leadership experience with the ability to manage a diversely skilled team and provide clear direction;
- Proven success in prosecuting pipeline and facility license applications (in Alberta and Saskatchewan);
- Experience taking projects through public hearings;
- Skilled in First Nations consultation;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate people;
- Understands management systems, techniques and applications;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
- A team player who thrives in a busy environment with multiple priorities;
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume prior to March 26, 2010, to:
We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.