Complex Regulatory Application Advisor

Ontario Energy Board

Empowering Ontario’s energy future

We are the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) - Ontario's independent energy regulator. We work to ensure a sustainable, reliable energy sector that helps consumers get value from their natural gas and electricity services – for today and tomorrow.

We are currently seeking an energetic, collaborative individual to join our team as a Complex Regulatory Application Advisor in the Electricity Distribution - Major Rate Applications & Consolidations department. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and coordinating the analysis of applications relevant to rate-regulated electricity businesses in Ontario. The department manages rate and other applications from utilities, resolving issues, providing professional support on a wide variety of technical issues and subjects, and assisting the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in its processes and ensuring completion of the official record.

Complex Regulatory Application Advisor

Job ID #631

1 Permanent Full-time Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of how utilities are regulated and an interest in assisting the OEB to achieve its vision of protecting the long-term integrity of the Province’s energy system so that Ontarians – today and in the future – have access to reliable energy at a reasonable cost. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Manages the processing of major and complex applications filed by utilities and supports the development and implementation of operational policies related to electricity applications
• Identifies relevant issues associated with assigned applications and provides in-depth analysis on all areas in an application, including, but not limited to, financial, accounting, economic, regulatory policy, system planning, engineering cost allocation and load forecasting
• Reviews rate and consolidation applications submitted by electricity distributors in accordance with OEB’s regulatory framework
• Identifies and analyzes issues associated with assigned applications by reviewing proposed plans, schedules, priorities and performance, with reference to OEB policies, codes, standards, expectations, precedents and filing requirements
• As a team leader, retains subject matter experts and oversees project work of other team members assigned to the application
• Leads or participates in the settlement of issues with applicants and other stakeholders, develops interrogatories, participates in technical conference questioning, and prepares briefing notes, staff submissions and cross-examinations in preparation of public hearings
• Provides interpretation of OEB rules and procedures to others and works with other groups to develop communication materials
• Develops materials to use within the OEB’s rate review process to interpret and explain potential issues and support evaluation of applicants’ spending, asset management and investment plans

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS  

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Graduate degree in a related field (e.g. P.Eng., MBA) is a definite asset
• Experience analyzing large amounts of data and converting analysis into quantitative and qualitative information used for business decisions
• Experience in a regulated industry and/or public utility is a definite asset
• 8+ years’ experience reviewing and/or preparing applications; clarifying and identifying application issues; gathering information and evidence to support business decisions; and, dealing with applicants and/or stakeholders to assist in the settlement of issues
• Previous experience managing cases in an adjudicative process is a definite asset
• Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities at once
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing, problem solving and time management skills

OUR CULTURE COME WORK WITH US

WE OFFER

• If you enjoy working with a group of staff dedicated to working cooperatively with stakeholders to help build and sustain public confidence in Ontario’s natural gas and electricity sectors, you’ll enjoy being a member of our team. We offer an environment that provides intellectually challenging work, inspires innovation, creativity and rewards collaboration
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans
• Income Protection Plan
• Progressive Leave Program
• Employee Assistant Program 

To Apply:

If you would like to explore this opportunity, please e-mail your resume, in confidence, by Friday, July 10, 2020, to careers@oeb.ca. When applying, please quote Job ID #631 and the Position Title in the subject line of your e-mail.

As Ontario’s independent energy regulator, the OEB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require any assistance, please let us know.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates. We regret that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

July 6, 2020