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 2027 law graduate. The successful candidate will participate in the AESO’s 12-month 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 a range of regulatory and commercial matters and ensures compliance with the AESO’s public interest mandate in accordance with our legislative and regulatory obligations.
Support legal counsel in providing verbal and written legal advice on issues relevant to the AESO, including 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 and in 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 before the Alberta Utilities Commission and with litigation files, if and as they arise
Contribute to the development of 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, multidisciplinary, and dynamic environment
You have a curious mind and enjoy research
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working with technical information
You enjoy collaborating with a wide variety of people on projects and programs and participating in thoughtful debate
You are comfortable balancing multiple files and projects
You have an interest in the regulatory framework of Alberta’s electricity industry.
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 in the Province of Alberta as of May 2027
Strong legal research skills and computer literacy
Previous related work or volunteer experience is an asset.
A flexible start date (May – September)
A competitive salary and benefits
We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays through Thursday, and Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best
Reimbursement of Law Society fees
A potential rotation through a law firm or an administrative tribunal
Continuation of salary while attending CPLED modules.
Application deadline: July 17, 2026
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 Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) 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 4 of POPA.
