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Overview:
Compelled by our desire to become a globally recognized top tier regulatory agency, we are currently seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join our team as an Advisor in the Electricity Distribution – Incentive Rate Setting & Regulatory Accounting department. In this role, you will be responsible for providing in-depth analysis of large amounts of information and providing advice on applications relevant to rate-regulated electricity and natural gas businesses in Ontario.
We are passionate about the environment and motivated by our want to enable innovation within the energy sector. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and customers we serve. We are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD (OEB).
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for managing and processing all aspects of rate application cases and providing decision support to all team members assigned to the application
- Identifies relevant issues 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
- Develops and coordinates interrogatories/staff questions, OEB staff submissions, and briefing not Prepares cross-examination questions in preparation for adjudication of applications as needed
- Prepares case schedules and procedural documents such as notices and procedural orders
- Assists in the management of rate and other applications from utilities, resolving issues, providing professional support on a wide variety of technical issues and subjects
- Works with applicants and stakeholders to clarify issues and assists in settlement conferences
- Communicates with all levels in the organization to ensure that all procedural matters and information related to assigned applications is accurate and up to date
- Works with Public Affairs to develop communication materials related to applications
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
- Graduate degree (e. PEng, MBA, Masters) is a definite asset
- Experience analyzing large amounts of data and converting analysis into quantitative and qualitative information used for business decisions
- 4+ 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 case managing in an adjudicative process is a definite asset
- Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and juggling multiple priorities at once
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in the organization
- Previous experience in a regulated industry and/or public utility is a definite asset
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing, problem solving and time management skills