Commissioner (full- and part-time)
THE OPPORTUNITY
LHH Knightsbridge Executive Search is partnering with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to identify candidates to fill the position of Commissioner. Currently there is a need for multiple Commissioners – full-time and part-time – to replace three Commissioners whose terms are ending and to meet the ongoing needs of this Ontario regulator.
The OEB is the independent regulator of Ontario’s electricity and natural gas sectors, protecting consumers and making decisions that serve the public interest to promote a sustainable and efficient energy sector, for today and tomorrow. The OEB performs its mandate through effective, fair and transparent regulation, including adjudicative proceedings.
COMMISSIONER (FULL-TIME and PART-TIME, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026)
The OEB is committed to ensuring the independence, transparency and effectiveness of the adjudication process that arises from its quasi-judicial role as the regulator of the energy sector in Ontario.
Appointed by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the CEO and accountable to the Chief Commissioner for the efficiency, timeliness and dependability of their hearing and determination of matters, Commissioners serve on panels and make independent decisions on applications that come before the OEB and to which they are assigned by the Chief Commissioner. These applications, which include utilities’ requests for approval to change their rates, merge with another utility or build new infrastructure, are decided through a court-like process that involves an oral, written or electronic hearing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Knowledge & Experience
Core Competencies
TERM
Appointments will be made by the Board of Directors for a term of no longer than two years.
LOCATION
While most of the work can be done virtually, hearings may be in person in Toronto. To be compliant with tax, employment standards and cyber security protocols, the principal residence and place of work of a candidate must be in Ontario.
REMUNERATION
Part-Time: $788/day + approved expenses aligned with the OEB’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Directive
Full-Time: $164,900/annum + benefits + approved expenses aligned with the OEB’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Directive
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 prohibits the appointment of a person who has any material interest in or is a director, officer, employee or agent of:
"Material interest” is a question of fact in every case. The OEB has quantified “material interest” as a financial interest of $10,000 or more and includes the fair market value of debt or equity, but “material interest” does not include a mutual fund or ETF unless specifically targeted at the Ontario energy industry or a segment of the Ontario energy industry; membership in a pension plan; participation in an annuity or life insurance policy; or a GIC or similar financial instrument issued by a regulated financial institution.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
If you are interested in being considered for this exciting adjudicative position, please submit your cover letter, indicating your preference for the full- or part-time position, along with your current resume to Chris Sawyer: chris.sawyer@lhhknightsbridge.com.
About LHH
At LHH, we exist to help people, teams and organizations find and prepare for what’s next. Our end-to-end HR solutions future-proof organizations and careers all over the world. Through Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Insights, Learning & Development and Recruitment Solutions, we enable transformation, and our job is never done because there’s always another tomorrow to prepare for.
At the Ontario Energy Board, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthens our organization. We acknowledge, honour and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all people and we are committed to actively seeking to identify, remedy and eliminate systemic barriers which preclude anyone from reaching their full potential. Equity is embedded in our workplace culture, processes and practices and we collectively strive to create an environment in which all people feel a sense of belonging and can participate fully. Being recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers validates our DEI action plan, which has created an atmosphere where everyone's attributes combine to make us stronger, together.
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please communicate your needs to the search project team.