Regulatory analyst – Indigenous consultation and engagement (Intermediate – Senior)

**What we do** The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the province of Alberta. As Alberta’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring that utility services are delivered in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest. The AUC regulates investor-owned natural gas, electric and water utilities, as well as certain municipally owned electric utilities, to ensure customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. It also oversees the construction, operation and decommissioning of electric facilities and provides regulatory oversight of Alberta’s wholesale electricity market and retail gas and electricity markets. Through this work, the AUC supports safe, reliable and affordable utility service, while maintaining independent, evidence-based decision-making and public confidence in Alberta’s regulatory framework. **The ideal candidate** The AUC is seeking a Regulatory analyst – Indigenous consultation and engagement with demonstrated experience in building respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities, ideally in a regulatory, infrastructure, government or similarly complex environment. This role will work closely with all levels of the organization, particularly within the AUC’s Facilities and Law divisions and directly support the Commission on regulatory proceedings involving Indigenous consultation. The successful candidate will provide guidance on the duty to consult and support relationship-building with Indigenous communities. The Commission’s work is carried out in dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams and the ideal candidate will be a collaborative communicator who contributes effectively as part of a team and can translate complex information into clear, well-reasoned advice and recommendations for decision makers. Experience analyzing impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and interests and consulting Indigenous communities in relation to infrastructure development and other related matters will be essential for success in this role. **Key responsibilities** * Contribute meaningfully to the delivery of the engagement and consultation process for AUC-regulated facilities. This includes reviewing applications and evidence and participating in hearings and other public processes, to provide analysis and support to AUC decisionmakers on potential impacts from AUC-regulated projects on the rights and interests of Indigenous communities. * Establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities that may be affected by applications for AUC-regulated facilities. * Provide advice to AUC staff and Commission members on consultation issues, policies and directions. * Conduct and contribute to research, including jurisdictional and legislative framework reviews. * Communicate with staff and Commission members, community leaders and members, and others regularly in a clear and professional manner, both orally and