Director, Regulatory

Who is NorthRiver Midstream?

NorthRiver Midstream (NorthRiver) is one of North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently. 

• We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia.
• We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations. 
• We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up. 
• We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect. 
• Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together. 

Why work for us?

• We're a team that cares about each other. We've got each other's back. 
• We believe that the best ideas win, no matter where they come from. 
• We're the perfect size - lean and agile. 
• We're big enough that there are great opportunities for career growth and personal development.

To learn more visit www.nrm.ca 

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for Director to join our all-star Regulatory team. We’re looking for:

• A people leader:  You bring a people‑first leadership style grounded in strong relationship‑building—while providing clear direction, fostering accountability, and creating a high‑performance environment that delivers measurable business outcomes
• Someone who takes the initiative: You’re self-motivated and don’t wait around for direction - you take the lead and make things happen. When you spot an opportunity or a challenge, you step in, take action, and move things forward.
• You excel at organization and time management: You consistently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and structure your work to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Keep calm and carry on: When the pressure is on and deadlines are tight, you don’t just survive—you thrive. You know how to stay calm, think on your feet, and keep things moving forward without compromising those important relationships. You handle challenges with grace and always find a way to make it work for everyone involved.
• Someone who has a strong attention to detail: You consistently demonstrate precision and accuracy in your work, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly without overlooking critical components. Your skill in juggling various responsibilities enable you to balance competing priorities effectively, supporting team goals while maintaining high standards of quality.

What you’ll do:

Here is a sample of what your workday may look like:

• Lead, mentor, and develop our high-performing team of regulatory professionals.
• Provide leadership and advice during regulatory proceedings and public hearings with the various federal/provincial regulatory bodies (CER, OGC, AER, and SRB), including witness support.
• Develop regulatory strategies for federal and provincial project approvals, assessing risks and mitigants, while collaborating with NorthRiver’s teams.
• Provide guidance during regulatory proceedings and public hearings, including witness support.
• Liaise with government, regulatory officials, Indigenous and local communities to support applications.
• Monitor operations for compliance with external regulations and requirements.
• Assist with due diligence for asset, share, and joint venture transactions.
• Engage in regulatory consultations and industry forums to influence policy and stay informed.
• Communicate regulatory developments within NorthRiver and advise on required regulatory approvals and anticipated timeframes
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Indigenous and Community Relations, Land, Government Relations, Operations, Commercial and others is essential for aligning operational activities with regulatory responsibilities. 
• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to the Regulatory team to ensure they are successful in their roles and skills development.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
• A culture of continuous learning and mentorship from the best in the business (and fun!).
• An opportunity to work in the heart of downtown Calgary with great amenities including a brand new, subsidized gym and meeting spaces.

What you bring:

Required

• A degree in a related field such as Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Agriculture, Engineering or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 15+ years of experience including at least 10 years in progressively more senior roles.
• Capability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Excellent understanding of compliance and working with the Canada Energy Regulator. Familiarity with the Alberta Energy Regulator and British Columbia Energy Regulator also considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of federal and provincial regulatory requirements (laws, guidelines and practices).
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Resourcefulness in interpreting policy.

Preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel to field locations in Northeast British Columbia and Northwest Alberta.

If this sounds like your next career adventure, we'd love to hear from you!

Comments:

The above profile is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountability, qualifications, or other aspects of the job. 

At NorthRiver Midstream we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion with equal access to opportunities based on individual merit by creating an environment which encourages all employees to contribute their unique capabilities and perspectives.

We accept applications online via our Careers page; http://careers.nrm.ca.

We appreciate your interest in working with us; however only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.