Manager, Distribution Rates & Economics

Ontario Energy Board • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$145,349 - CA$187,971

About The Position

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running. Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province. Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD.

Overview
The Electricity Networks Applications division is responsible for managing and processing proceedings relating to Transmission and Distribution rate applications.
The Manager, Distribution Rates and Economics, is responsible for managing, organizing, and coordinating the analysis of applications relevant to rate regulated electricity distributors in Ontario, resolving complex issues, providing professional support on a wide variety of technical and subject matter issues. The Manager is responsible for providing oversight and direction to staff, creating a culture that harmonizes with the overall mission, strategic priorities, and values of OEB.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in one or more of policy research, rate regulation, planning and design, preferably in the electricity distribution industry in a unionized environment.
• 3 to 5 years of management experience in a regulated industry, utility, public sector, or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven skills in influencing building rapport and stakeholder relations.
• Issues management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations to audiences.
• Knowledge of cost-of-service principles and the Ontario Energy Board’s Renewed Regulatory Framework is required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation that affects the Ontario energy sector.
• Project management and organizational skills to undertake complex assignments and manage project teams.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams

Responsibilities

• Manage the review of rate regulated electricity distributor applications and related projects focusing on providing technical advice to assist in the resolution of issues.
• Provide expertise on options and impacts of technical issues associated with relevant applications and related policy projects.
• Collaborate with all levels in the organization on procedural matters and technical issues related to cost-based rates applications.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to exchange, share, and develop new policies and processes to align with corporate goals and objectives.
• Where appointed, act as delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of the Ontario Energy Board with respect to applications such as rates, franchises and certificates, leave to construct and quarterly rate adjustment mechanism.
• Prepare formal reports and recommend solutions for review and endorsement by senior leaders to improve business service delivery.
• Ensure all financial and procedural requirements are followed in alignment with corporate financial policies.
• Develop and provide communication that is transparent and informative to electricity distributors and consumer groups to ensure accuracy and understanding of relevant OEB policies.
• Assign cases to technical staff and coordinate the review of complex generic issues and the overall review for applications relevant to electricity distribution rate setting
• Responsible for staffing levels of the department, including the recruitment and selection of direct reports to support and build a diverse and empowered team.

Benefits

• The Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request.

What This Job Offers

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