Articling Student at Law

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is pleased to offer an articling opportunity to a motivated 2024 law graduate. The successful candidate will participate in the AESO’s 12-months Student-at-Law Program, which supports the development of a law graduate into a practicing lawyer in accordance with the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta, and the Law Society of Alberta Code of Conduct.

You will be part of the Law department. Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, our team provides strategic legal and business advice in relation to several regulatory and commercial matters and ultimately ensures compliance with the AESO’s public interest mandate, in accordance with our legislative and regulatory legal obligations.

You will:

• Support legal counsel in providing verbal and written legal advice on issues relevant to the AESO, including both commercial and regulatory matters.

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to communicate findings.

• Assist in the drafting and development of AESO authoritative documents.

• Assist in responding to requests for information, preparing guidance documents and training materials.

• Provide support in preparing for and executing stakeholder consultation sessions.

• Assist with the AESO’s participation in regulatory proceedings held by the Alberta Utilities Commission and with litigation files if/as they arise.

• Develop a knowledge management database of legal and regulatory opinions and materials.

• Develop an understanding of the AESO’s mandate, relevant legislation, government policies and industry issues.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment.

• You will have a curious mind and enjoy research.

• You will have excellent written and spoken communication skills and experience dealing with technical information. 

• You enjoy collaborating with a wide variety of people on projects and programs and participating in lively debates.

• You enjoy balancing multiple files and projects.

• You will have an interest in the regulatory framework of Alberta’s electricity industry.

You have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or a Juris doctor Degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification.

• Eligibility to article as a student-at-law within the Province of Alberta as of May 2024.

• Strong legal research skills and computer literacy.

• Previous related work and volunteer experience is an asset.

We provide:

• A flexible start date (May – September).

• A competitive salary and benefits.

• Reimbursement of Law Society Fees.

• A potential rotation through a law firm or an administrative tribunal.

• Continuation of your salary while attending CPLED modules.

Application deadline: April 23, 2025

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) of Alberta.

As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.