Corix Looking for Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Analyst (Remote) at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Who we are

Our Purpose is to help people enjoy a better life and communities thrive. Corix has been building, operating, and maintaining water, wastewater, electric, gas and sustainable energy utility infrastructure for many years across Canada and the U.S. Our vision is to be the preferred utility delivering co-created solutions our customers want. Throughout our history, we have helped communities to grow and thrive by implementing safe and efficient infrastructure solutions that meet their unique needs. At Corix our values are safety, integrity, excellence, and connection.

The Corix team has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Analyst (Remote) in BC . This role leads the preparation of applications and filings to the applicable economic regulators in each Canadian jurisdiction in accordance with the applicable legislation, policies, rules and guidelines. This position also prepares the relevant responses to regulator information requests and develops utility arguments as required. The general type of applications and filings are described in the major accountabilities below. This position may be required to represent the company at regulatory hearings and tribunals, and for developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with staff at the various regulators in jurisdictions in which Corix operates.

What you’ll do

• Prepare regulatory applications and filings, responses to information requests, utility arguments and all related material through collaboration with relevant Corix staff. Among other things, regulatory applications:
  • Seek approval to change customer rates through a Revenue Requirements and Rate Application;
  • Seek approval to execute major capital projects through a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) Application;
  • Seek approval to adjust flow-through energy cost rates for customers through Energy Cost Deferral Account filings;
  • Seek approval to acquire/dispose of utilities and/or specific assets; and
  • Comply with previous regulatory directives, including the submission of Annual Financial Reports.

• Work with members from various departments throughout Corix to ensure that applicable regulatory legislation, policies, rules and guidelines are upheld, and the relevant information is provided to regulators as required.
• Create and update forecast and financial models of varying complexity that incorporate historical data analyses to inform and support Corix’s regulatory applications and filings.
• Provide regulatory support for business development by participating in acquisitions, responses to Request for Proposals and feasibility studies.
• Work with operations, finance, accounting, legal, tax, treasury and external advisers to prepare regulatory applications, filings, reports and other related material required for regulatory proceedings.
• Ensure regulatory filing and compliance deadlines are met, including responses to information requests, utility arguments and compliance filings.
• Ensure utility tariff rates and terms and conditions are up-to-date and appropriate.
• Conduct the relevant research required to respond to information requests from the regulator, relevant customer queries/complaints, or provide regulatory guidance to Corix staff
• Adhere to existing internal regulatory policies, procedures, and practices, while documenting and creating new procedures and practices where relevant.
• Participate in utility acquisition projects by providing regulatory due diligence and analyses, and support for business cases
• Participate as needed in Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, feasibility studies, and due diligence analyses for Corix’s current and prospective clients.
• Attend regulatory hearings, tribunals, procedural conferences, public consultation sessions and external meetings as required.
• Perform other regulatory and compliance duties as required.

What you bring?

Experience

• 4 years related experience in utility environment/utility regulation.

Education

• Graduate business degree (MBA), professional finance designation (CFA), or professional accounting designation (CPA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret relevant legislation, policies, rules and guidelines
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative with sound decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Please note:

• Normal office setting with the ability to work from home
• Occasional work travel is required

Life at Corix

• Paid Time off and Holidays : We offer 15 days of vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Extended Health Benefits: We offer our employees extended health and dental coverage that is flexible to meet your unique needs. This can include chiropractic, massages or therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is readily available to new employees on Day 1, giving you access to resources pertaining to confidential support services. Some examples include mental health, relationship/marital conflicts, and legal and financial issues
• Sick Hours: We offer 15 sick days that you start accruing on day 1 to ensure that you are taking care of your wellbeing without having to worry about getting paid
• Flexible Work : We are flexible when it comes to meeting your needs in terms of work location. We welcome flexible work options to support your needs
• RRSP Program: We believe in investing in your future. We match your RRSP contributions up to 5%.
• Technology in the Workplace: Access to most recent computer applications like Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing tools and utilizing tablet, laptop and/or mobile device
• Grow at Corix: If you are interested in further developing your skillset within the role, we offer tuition reimbursements for any certification/licensing/self-development that you would like to explore.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

People Focused and Inclusive Culture

We attract and develop connected, high performing people of diverse background, ethnicities and experiences, who achieve their goals in alignment with our purpose, vision, and values. Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone is included and able to do their best work and feel as though they belong.

Corix is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

If you possess these skills and qualifications, we invite you to learn more about us at www.corix.com .

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted. Corix is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations available upon request.

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