Senior Advisor / Advisor Regulatory Affairs

SENIOR ADVISOR / ADVISOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS

The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) is the voice of Ontario’s local electricity distributors, the publicly and privately owned companies that safely and reliably deliver electricity to homes, businesses and public institutions across Ontario.

The EDA is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our organization’s policies, processes, culture and workplace environment. The EDA’s goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. The EDA is dedicated to the removal of systemic barriers to achieve our DEI objectives.

The EDA has an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment for a Senior Advisor/Advisor, Regulatory Affairs position, reporting to the Vice President, Policy, Government & Corporate Affairs.  The Regulatory Affairs Senior Advisor/Advisor will be accountable for regulatory policy and industry analysis, primarily in the area of distribution and regulatory activities for Ontario’s local distribution companies (LDCs) and will develop effective policy positions and strategies that articulate and address member issues. The Regulatory Affairs Senior Advisor/Advisor will effectively represent the collective interests of LDCs through ongoing understanding and knowledge of members' needs, provision of quick responses in developing position papers and successfully influencing and changing public policy in a direction that will benefit LDCs, shareholders and their customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the execution of the EDA’s regulatory and policy development process involving our member councils, including routine liaison with core council members on key policy issues
• Responsible for conducting research, policy analysis and developing options for presentation to member committees, councils and senior management primarily on regulatory matters
• Based on member feedback, responsible for the composition and submission of EDA regulatory policy documents to government and related agencies
• Responsible for a portfolio of regulatory policy files/issues
• Lead the development of a regulatory database and responsible for analyzing and monitoring changes to the legislative, regulatory and business environments of local distribution companies, (e.g. analyzing and managing a database based on OEB Yearbook statistics, LDC rate applications and OEB decisions, etc.)
• Provide in-house expertise and understanding of the regulatory electricity market in Ontario, the relevant legislation and regulations, the market rules and OEB, IESO and ESA operations
• Provide secretariat function to member committees or councils as required, e.g. development of agendas, presentation of issues, preparation of minutes
• Coordinate legal and consulting teams to support Association positions on matters of significance to all members, primarily on regulatory issues
• Maintain close and influential relationships with key OEB, IESO, ESA and other oversight organization staff
• Participate in other projects as assigned by the Vice President, Policy, Government & Corporate Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business Degree with a major in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or other related fields
• Strong awareness and/or experience with the regulation of electricity distribution in the province of Ontario
• Strong background or understanding of advocacy
• Strong data analytical skills and experience working with Excel spreadsheets is an asset
• Advanced and thorough knowledge of the regulated electricity market in Ontario and industry, the Association and current issues (both legislative and environment) facing the distribution sector
• Experience in the utility sector is an asset
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in similar environments (i.e. government, policy, legislation)

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary (based on experience & qualifications) + Bonus + excellent benefits package (including OMERS pension plan).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid office model (currently 2 days work at the office, 3 days work from home)
• Irregular business hours will apply
• Some travel will be expected (<10%)

To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume to the EDA HR <hr@eda-on.ca> and indicate Senior Advisor/Advisor, Regulatory Affairs in the subject line.