Alberta Reliability Standards - CIP Compliance Specialist

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Are you an Alberta Reliability Standard (ARS) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance specialist who is passionate about safety, improving reliability, electrical compliance and problem solving? If you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving compliance forward, then this opportunity is for you.

The ARS CIP Compliance Specialist will provide support to Suncor’s Oilsands Operations to ensure compliance with ARS CIP Standards for Suncor’s power generation and transmission assets. This role provides subject matter expertise on a broad range of CIP compliance matters including supporting cybersecurity and physical security initiatives, working collaborating across Suncor business units to ensure the reliability and security of Alberta’s Bulk Electric System (BES) assets in alignment with Suncor’s operational and regulatory commitments.

Workday Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, business management, information technology, or related field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in the electricity/utility industry specifically in NERC or ARS CIP compliance roles
• Professional certifications related to compliance or CIP (e.g., CISA, CISSP)
• Previous experience in dealing with AESO, MSA and/or NERC
• Previous experience with the AESO’s Alberta Risk Based Compliance Monitoring Program and MSA’s Compliance Process, compliance or cybersecurity auditing including past involvement in AESO Compliance Audit processes

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ARS Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements by contributing to the development, implementation and maintenance of compliance-related documentation
• Coordinate AESO compliance audits and self-certification including preparing, collecting and validating audit and self-certification evidence, and provision to AESO
• Lead the development of self-reports and mitigation plans to MSA that prevent the future recurrence of events
• Actively monitor and remain current on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to ARS and NERC CIP
• Serve as ARS CIP compliance subject matter expert by delivering training and guidance to Suncor business units on ARS compliance requirements and procedures
• Support and facilitate the creation of operating procedures, programs, compliance documentation and standards with business units
• Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners to track follow-up actions (I.e. mitigation plans and regulatory compliance controls) to completion
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of compliance programs and initiatives
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to address identified risks
• Contribute to monthly electrical compliance stewardship reporting & Key Performance Indicator development

Location and other Key details:

• You will work out of either our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW), or Base Plant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Occasional business travel (10-15%)
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.