Manager, Regulatory Affairs | Milton Hydro Distribution

WE’RE HIRING!

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000

WHO WE ARE
Milton Hydro is on the threshold of an exciting transformation. The energy sector is experiencing dynamic change and opening doors for exciting new career opportunities.

Milton Hydro’s Vision is progressive and forward-looking – creating new customer and community possibilities for a smart, sustainable and electrified future. Our focus is on being customer-centric, where all employees work towards enhancing the customer experience.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE
We care about our employees, our community and growing our businesses. You are not just a number as we get to know the person behind the name and appreciate each individual’s unique contribution that support our successes.

Our focus is on delivering a sustainable, electrified future for our customers and community, through collaborative leadership and innovative solutions. Our belief system is based on respect, teamwork, communication and excellence in everything we do.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Affairs, the Manager, Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for the oversite of regulatory activities and manages the day-to-day functions of the Regulatory Affairs Department.

KEY DUTIES

• Provides support to Director, Regulatory Affairs in the development of recommendations to Executive Management Team on regulatory strategy, policy, compliance, and communications. 
• Assesses alternative regulatory options where the utility is involved and recommends optimum approach for the Company. 
• Manages monthly key duties including regulatory accounting and settlements.
• Prepares and is responsible for thorough, persuasive evidence and argument for submission to the Ontario Energy Board in support of the Company’s applications for rates, licences, and regulatory rule-making proceedings. 
• Prepares and/or reviews Company submissions in support of interventions in external regulatory proceedings, regulator consultations on codes and guidelines, and others matters with significant regulatory content.
• Represents and advances the Company’s position in a variety of external contexts including OEB proceedings, IESO interactions and other stakeholder consultations.
• Maintains productive and beneficial business relationships with the OEB, IESO and other industry participants.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regulatory Accounting and Analysis.  Responsible for managing the monthly regulatory financial accounting and analysis of distribution revenue, energy revenue, cost of power, and regulatory assets and liabilities. Accountable for accurate settlements of energy costs with the IESO.
• Prepare the Five-Year Annual Business Plans and Quarterly Forecasts, Including:
• Regulatory Affairs department budget
• distribution revenue budget,
• energy revenue,
• cost of power,
• regulatory asset and liabilities
• Regulatory Compliance.  Interprets and applies existing and proposed regulatory legislation, codes, guidelines, and market rules.  Co-ordinates and ensures operational and reporting compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Rates and Regulatory Applications.  Prepares and is responsible for thorough, clear, and persuasive narrative evidence and argument in support of Corporate positions.  Responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of spreadsheet models used in rate applications.
• External Regulatory Representation.  Represents the Corporation in external stakeholder proceedings and consultations sponsored by the OEB, the IESO and other industry participants.
• Regulatory Policy and Support.  Provides expert regulatory advice internally to key managers in the Corporation. 
• Documentation and Recording Keeping. Manages record-keeping activities to facilitate timely and accurate submission of Regulatory documents and maintains records for internal and external review.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Confidently leads and develops people and teams in a changing and dynamic environment leveraging the skills of others and delegates courses of action towards the achievement of the strategy and vision of the Company while remaining energized, positive and focused.
• Communications and Listening Skills: Demonstrates the fundamentals of effective communications: active listening, adapting communications styles to audiences, clarity, empathy and responsiveness.
• Business Sense: Understands and uses the workings, structure, climate and culture of the Company and the industry to achieve business and growth outcomes.
• Financial Acumen: The position requires understanding of financial information to provide independent and objective evaluations of the corporation’s financial and operational business activities to maximize value and support the financial health of the Company.
• Relationship and Network Building: Seeks and builds alliances, maintains effective relationships, communicates in a compelling and articulate manner instilling commitment, and fosters open respectful two-way communication channels, internally and externally to further the strategy and vision of the Company.
• Decision Making: Makes appropriate business decisions to avoid unsafe or costly decisions to the organization. Must be able to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues and the situation to make appropriate, realistic and timely decisions.
• Negotiation: Actively listens for underlying nuances and messages and collaborates to build consensus, manage and/or resolve conflicts and reach mutually agreeable outcomes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the operations of utilities and the industry in Ontario.
• Strong analytical, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of customer experience issues and how they relate to utility regulation.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Experience (4+ years) in a management role.
• Possession of a Canadian CPA accounting designation.
• Expertise in the OEB’s codes (e.g. Distribution System Code, Affiliate Relationships Code, etc.) and relevant legislation is an asset.

APPLY TODAY!

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs role is an existing role within Milton Hydro. Candidates interested in this position are invited to apply in confidence, by completing their application through the Career Center by end of business day, Friday April 3rd, 2026.  Please attach your resume and cover letter in .docx or .pdf format.

Career Center URL: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4c0592a0-eed8-437d-8879-5b12a2bafd8a&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA

Milton Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment or selection process please email hr@miltonhydro.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.