Alberta Reliability Standards - CIP Compliance Specialist

Overview

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 collaboratively 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.

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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

• 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.

• 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…