Director, Compliance Operations

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Vice President, Business Transformation, ensure corporate operating activities are compliant with applicable external legal obligations.
• Lead and establish a focused “Compliance Management Office.”
• Ensure adequate evidence is collected, mitigation and action plans are completed on time, and continuous improvement plans are in place.
• Lead and establish a multi-disciplined team of approximately 4-6 staff of program managers, engineers, and analysts.
• Ensure the team has the skills, tools, processes, procedures, and resources it needs to manage and monitor AltaLink’s compliance requirements.
• Ensure the line organization is meeting its responsibilities to produce evidence of compliance.
• Define our future direction, establish targets and plans, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance across functional teams.
• Safeguard the integrity of AltaLink's operations and reputation.
• Manage internal and external audits and compliance assurance activities.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a diploma or degree in Engineering or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• Minimum of 10 – 15 years of industry related experience;
• Professional Engineering designation in Alberta (or equivalent may be considered);
• Proven leadership ability, proven management and leadership role experience of 10+ years;
• Proven ability/experience in above noted responsibilities;
• Previous experience with ISO Rule and ARS compliance management;
• Ability to think and plan strategically, and develop relationships both internally and externally;
• Ability to assess business needs and develop pragmatic solutions;
• Requires a business and technical understanding of the electrical transmission business along with a working knowledge of transmission maintenance and operation areas;
• Knowledge of power system operations with several years’ experience in real-time power system operations and/or power system engineering, including supervisory experience;
• Proven ability to lead process development, strategy development and initiatives to align, support and integrate;
• Experience in budget development and management;
• Excellent leadership skills leading teams in a dynamic changing real-time environment, including change management of complex initiatives;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes;
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, and delegate;
• Ability to manage and assist team and peers on multiple competing priorities;
• Meet required security requirements for the role;
• Ability to engage in the real-time 24x7 nature of the operation, with occasional off-hour work weekend activities, as required;
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs