Advisor, Electricity Supply

Ontario Energy Board • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$110,685 - CA$130,235

About The Position

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking an Advisor, Electricity Supply to monitor and analyze issues affecting Ontario's electricity pricing and supply, including their implications for regulated rates and market outcomes. This role involves assessing business plans and proposals, including supporting financial, economic, and operational data. The Advisor will provide in-depth analysis of complex information and advise on relevant OPG and IESO rate applications. The position also supports Senior Advisors in reviewing complex applications and mentors other team members. The Ontario Energy Board is recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and fosters a values-driven, collaborative workplace that encourages curiosity and agility, with a commitment to mental health, wellbeing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Capable of analyzing utility proposals and business cases, including supporting data, and providing well-supported quantitative and qualitative insights to support decision-making.
• Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in an organization.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree or Professional Designation.
• Previous experience with adjudicative procedures (e.g., notices, procedural orders, decisions, oral hearing schedules) is an asset.
• Familiarity with broad economic, environmental, legal and policy developments in the electricity sector, including issues related to Ontario electricity pricing and supply.
• A professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., CPA, P.Eng, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide support and analysis on financial, economic, accounting, engineering, system planning, cost allocation, demand forecasting, and/or public policy-related issues.
• Monitor and analyze economic issues affecting Ontario's electricity pricing and supply.
• Assess the impacts of identified issues and develop appropriate case strategy for senior management, in collaboration with other team members to propose solutions and/or recommendations based on analytic findings and nature of the issues.
• Develop interrogatories and technical conference questions, briefing notes and possible cross-examination questions, in preparation for public hearings.
• Assist in the preparation of Decisions and Orders under the direction of the OEB panel or delegate.
• Provide advice to Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, business cases, and electricity pricing and supply implications.
• Work with Public Affairs to develop communication materials related to applications.
• Lead and/or support the development of policies related to generation, supply and pricing frameworks.
• Conduct research on electricity market trends and policy developments, prepare presentations, reports, analysis, and other documentation to support policy recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level