Regulatory Specialist

Nova Scotia Power•Halifax, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Regulatory Specialist to join our Corporate Regulatory Affairs Team in a Permanent position. Key elements of this role include: You will be responsible for various ongoing regulatory matters and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for working with cross-functional teams within the Company to resolve issues related to the files in your portfolio, particularly in the area of the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism. You will be responsible for managing, preparing, and reviewing reports, developing internal processes, management of periodic audits and internal education sessions, attendance at formal audit interviews and meetings, organizing internal groups to meet compliance obligations and monitoring and completion of directives from the provincial regulator. This position works closely with the Fuels Group on the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism Audit and is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual filings and related processes. You are expected to be or become knowledgeable about the subject matter which you are working on, and able to distill the complex, technical nature of the issues into understandable themes in order to aid in the resolution of issues that may arise. You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, accounting, or engineering.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a business, audit, legal or regulatory environment.
Great attention to detail.
Excellent communication, analytical and advanced writing skills.
Eagerness to learn and familiarize yourself with NS Power’s operations and business units as they relate to the files you are working on.
Ability to develop strong working relationships within the utility.
Ability to work effectively and manage groups.
Knowledge of general business principles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Various ongoing regulatory matters and stakeholder engagement.
Working with cross-functional teams within the Company to resolve issues related to the files in your portfolio, particularly in the area of the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism.
Managing, preparing, and reviewing reports.
Developing internal processes.
Management of periodic audits and internal education sessions.
Attendance at formal audit interviews and meetings.
Organizing internal groups to meet compliance obligations.
Monitoring and completion of directives from the provincial regulator.
Monthly, quarterly and annual filings and related processes.
Being knowledgeable about the subject matter and able to distill complex, technical issues into understandable themes.
Personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Benefits

Hybrid work model with one flexible remote workday.
A comprehensive benefits plan.
24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue.
Access to a free on-site fitness center.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Parental leave top-up plan.
Wellness benefits.
Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies.
A focus on employee development.
Available sponsored education programs.
Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work.
Mentoring opportunities.
Fundraising-matching.
Volunteer programs.
Various committees and employee resource groups.
Scholarships for children of employees.
Short-term incentive plans.
A Defined Contribution Pension Plan.