Director – Enforcement

BC Energy Regulator

. Lead the BCER’s provincial enforcement program and establish program direction, priorities, objectives, standards, and risk-based decision-making approaches .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFort St. John • CanadaLead💰 CA$119,211 - CA$156,045 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading regulatory enforcement programs, developing governance frameworks, and managing performance in complex operational environments. Proven ability to provide strategic oversight and build relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory Enforcement ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentStrategic OversightPerformance ManagementOrganizational Change Leadership

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Policy DevelopmentRisk-Based Decision-MakingLegislation InterpretationProgram ModernizationQuality Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingAccountabilityLeadership

Industry Keywords

Natural Resource RegulationOil & Gas RegulationComplianceEnvironmental ManagementPublic Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the BCER’s provincial enforcement program and establish program direction, priorities, objectives, standards, and risk-based decision-making approaches
Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team, allocate resources, manage performance, build capability, and lead organizational change and modernization
Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Enforcement Program Framework, including governance structures, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Provide strategic oversight and authoritative advice on complex or contentious enforcement matters
Provide strategic advice and recommendations to Executive and senior leadership on significant enforcement matters, emerging risks, program performance, and regulatory or policy improvement
Establish and oversee performance measures, quality assurance processes, and service standards to evaluate enforcement effectiveness and monitor provincial trends
Provide strategic enforcement expertise in corporate regulatory development and improvement initiatives
Represent the BCER in senior-level discussions with government, regulatory agencies, industry, and external organizations
Develop and maintain relationships with strategic staff within other regulatory agencies and Government

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Management, Law, Planning, Public Administration, Science, or a related field
Seven or more years of directly related experience
Progressively responsible management experience within regulatory enforcement, compliance, natural resource regulation, or a related field
Experience leading complex regulatory programs or functions, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and overseeing performance
Experience managing the administration and/or regulation of oil & gas, pipelines, or natural resources
Experience leading professional and/or technical teams, building organizational capability, and managing performance in a complex regulatory or operational environment
Experience developing, implementing, and improving regulatory policies, governance frameworks, standards, guidelines, or risk-based decision-making approaches
Experience interpreting and applying legislation and regulations, including enforcement of legal requirements in administrative and/or prosecutorial contexts
Experience leading organizational change, program modernization, or continuous improvement initiatives
Experience providing strategic oversight or advice on complex, high-risk, or contentious regulatory or enforcement matters
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with government agencies, regulatory partners, industry, and other stakeholders
Ability to demonstrate accountability, communicate effectively, lead, and manage performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional 3% Location Allowance for northern location
Hybrid Office Model with work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
Equal employment opportunity workplace