Name of Agency: Alberta Energy Regulator- Hearing Commission

Role Description:

Hearing Commissioners are responsible for the AER’s adjudicative functions, acting as the decision- makers on matters referred to them by the AER. They conduct all hearings on energy and mineral resource applications, regulatory appeals, and reconsiderations. They also conduct public inquiries and other types of proceedings and facilitate alternative dispute resolution on matters referred to them by the AER.

The Hearing

Commissioners are also involved in developing the organization’s hearing procedures and rules.

- Hearing Commissioners interpret and apply the Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) and other statutes and regulatory instruments administered by the AER in the performance of their adjudicative and alternative dispute resolution functions;
- Hearing Commissioners are independent adjudicators, and their decisions may only be reviewed by the Court of Appeal of Alberta.

Key responsibilities of Hearing Commissioners include:
- Conduct hearings on applications, regulatory appeals, reconsiderations and inquiries into energy and minerals resource activities. Review evidence and submissions, make decisions and prepare written decision.



Ensure the provisions of the various acts, regulations and processes of the AER are carried out according to the principles of procedural fairness. Serve as panel chair when requested by the Chief Hearing Commissioner.
- Design and lead AER alternative dispute resolution processes (ADRs).
- Identify policy issues and/or regulatory gaps that arise from hearings and ADRs.
- Participate in the development of AER practices, procedures and rules. Participate in the development of recent and revised regulatory instruments.
- Maintain knowledge of energy and minerals industry practice, AER regulatory requirements and legislation, administrative law and its application, and economic, environmental and social issues associated with energy and minerals development, including the potential effects on landowners and Indigenous communities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and AER staff. Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced Hearing Commissioners and/or other AER staff.

Contact:

Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.

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Email: [email protected]

📌 Hearing Commissioners (Full-time and Part-time positions) - Alberta Energy Regulator- Hearing Commission
🏢 Government of Alberta
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