Location: Calgary, Edmonton or Red Deer, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: T2, Level 4, $80,580 - $94,800 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Production Accounting Analyst
The Opportunity
As a Production Accounting Analyst on the Production Data Services team, you’ll bring your production accounting and Petrinex expertise to safeguarding the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the information that underpins the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER’s) regulatory mandate. You will work alongside experienced analysts and collaborate with teams across the AER, government, Petrinex, and industry to solve complex reporting and data-quality issues, support system and regulatory changes, and improve how production information is managed. Your work will directly contribute to reliable regulatory information and informed decision-making for the responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
This opportunity offers meaningful, challenging work in a collaborative environment where you can broaden your regulatory knowledge, strengthen your technical and analytical skills, and build relationships across the organization and industry. You’ll join a team that values knowledge sharing, continuous learning, collaboration, and practical problem-solving, while contributing your expertise to work that serves Albertans.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like
- Provide production accounting and regulatory expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on production accounting, oil and gas infrastructure data, Petrinex, and associated reporting requirements, providing guidance and recommendations to industry clients, AER teams, and project partners.
- Analyze and resolve complex reporting and compliance issues: Investigate production data, reporting, and compliance challenges; reconcile discrepancies between Petrinex and AER information; identify root causes; and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Support system, process, and data changes: Identify, assess, and prioritize enhancements to Petrinex and AER systems and processes, and conduct comprehensive testing to ensure changes meet business and regulatory requirements before implementation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders: Work closely with teams across the AER, Petrinex, Government of Alberta, industry committees and associations, and other partners to address information integrity, system enhancements, regulatory changes, and complex business issues.
- Support compliance and continuous improvement: Manage volumetric reporting noncompliance, including related correspondence and financial adjustments, while sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement and evolving production-data and regulatory reporting initiatives.
What We’re Looking For In You
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of directly related progressive experience, preferably involving production accounting, Petrinex, oil and gas production reporting, regulatory reporting, or related data-management functions.
- A Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA) certificate is required.
- Business Analysis certification and/or Hydrocarbon Measurement training or experience are considered assets.
- Strong attention to detail, and capable of making independent decisions in planning, organizing, and completing assignments.
- Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of an organization, as well as external stakeholders.
- Ability to take on varying responsibilities, manage conflicting priorities, and deliver results within the required time constraints.
Additional Information
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
- Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
- Infrequent travel within Alberta may be required.
- If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email Peopleservices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What We Offer You
- Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
- The ability to leverage your expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute in wide-ranging, challenging, and complex work.
- Robust total reward packages including; a competitive compensation program, defined benefit pension plan(s), flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
- Flexible work options and hours, aligned with organizational policies.
More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.
Our Commitment To Diversity
At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: November 30, 2026, at midnight 