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Regulatory Manager
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
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About Bitdeer Technologies Group
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.
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Bitdeer Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Manager to lead the application and compliance monitoring of all municipal, provincial, and environmental approvals required to build and scale critical data center infrastructure across Alberta. This role serves as the primary liaison between project development teams, local municipal planning authorities, provincial regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.
To learn more, visit [ About the Role
Bitdeer Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Manager to lead the application and compliance monitoring of all municipal, provincial, and environmental approvals required to build and scale critical data center infrastructure across Alberta. This role serves as the primary liaison between project development teams, local municipal planning authorities, provincial regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Permit Acquisition & Governance: Direct and execute environmental, land-use, and zoning permit applications (e.g., Development Permits, Building Permits, Water Act approvals) across local municipalities (Municipal District of Greenview No.16 and the Town of Fox Creek).
- Regulatory Authority Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory organizations including Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEP), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Alberta Lands (Alberta Forestry & Parks) and local municipalities. Review fire protection and code requirements against municipal and insurance requirements.
- Grid & Utility Regulatory Alignment: Collaborate with local distribution companies (ATCO, Altalink) and power partners to ensure power grid interconnection applications align with provincial utility regulations.
- Natural Gas pipeline regulatory permission: Engage with local gas suppliers (TC Energy/ NGTL or private producers) and Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for regulatory approvals of gas pipeline construction.
- Public & Indigenous Engagement: Manage public notification processes, community consultation sessions, and Indigenous relations in accordance with provincial duty-to-consult frameworks and industry best practices.
- Risk & Timeline Management: Track regulatory change, perform risk assessments for new site selection, and ensure permitting milestone deadlines align with construction schedules.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, or Law.
- Experience: 5–8+ years in regulatory affairs, environmental permitting, or land development in Alberta (data center, energy, oil & gas, telecom, or major industrial infrastructure experience required).
- Knowledge Base: In-depth understanding of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Water Act, AUC Rule 007 and AUC Rule 012, Municipal Development Plans (MDPs), and Land Use Bylaws (LUBs).
- Certifications: Professional Planner (RPP/MCIP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng. with APEGA) considered an asset.
- AESO (Alberta Electric System Operator): Market rules & grid connection requirements.
- AUC (Alberta Utilities Commission): Power generation and transmission approvals.
- AEP (Alberta Environment and Protected Areas): EPEA Approvals, Water Act permits, air quality, and noise regulations.
- Local Municipalities: MD of Greenview No. 16, Town of Fox Creek
- Alberta Energy Regulator (AER): For gas pipeline construction
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Responsibilities
Lead environmental, land-use, zoning, and infrastructure permit applications and maintain compliance with municipal and provincial requirements across Alberta. Coordinate with regulators, utilities, project teams, and community and Indigenous stakeholders while managing regulatory risks and permitting timelines.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, or Law is sought, along with 5–8+ years of relevant Alberta regulatory, permitting, or land-development experience in a major infrastructure sector. Candidates should understand Alberta environmental and water legislation, AUC rules, municipal planning frameworks, and relevant utility and pipeline approval processes; RPP/MCIP or P.Eng. certification is an asset.
Skills
- Regulatory Affairs
- Environmental Permitting
- Land-Use Planning
- Zoning
- Permit Acquisition
- Regulatory Compliance
- Municipal Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Indigenous Relations
- Public Consultation
- Grid Interconnection
- Utility Regulation
- Pipeline Approvals
- Risk Assessment
- Project Timeline Management
- Fire Protection and Building Code Review
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Government & Public Sector
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Keywords
- Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
- Water Act
- AUC Rule 007
- AUC Rule 012
- Municipal Development Plans
- Land Use Bylaws
- AESO
- Alberta Utilities Commission
- Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
- Alberta Energy Regulator
- Environmental Approvals
- Water Permits
- Air Quality Regulations
- Noise Regulations
- Development Permits
- Building Permits
- Power Grid Interconnection
- Gas Pipeline Construction
- Indigenous Consultation
- Public Notification
- Community Consultation
- Data Center Infrastructure
- RPP
- MCIP
- APEGA
- P.Eng.