Senior Advisor, Natural Gas & Supply

Ontario Energy Board • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$125,384 - CA$147,503

About The Position

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking a Senior Advisor, Natural Gas & Supply to join their team. This role involves analyzing utility proposals and business cases, providing in-depth analysis and advice on natural gas rates and facilities applications. The Senior Advisor will also review and process complex applications and mentor 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, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience reviewing and/or preparing applications, case management or related experience in the energy sector
• 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, prioritizing, problem solving and time management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with adjudicative procedures (notices, procedural orders, decisions, oral hearing schedules) is an asset
• A professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., CPA, P. Eng.)

Responsibilities

• Undertake analysis on financial, accounting, economic, engineering, system planning, cost allocation, demand forecasting, and/or public policy-related issues as required for assigned applications.
• Apply data gathering and analysis techniques to identify relevant issues in assigned applications.
• 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 analysis findings and nature of the issues.
• Process applications and provide advice to Hearing Advisors (or in the absence of Hearing Advisors) prepare schedules and procedural documents (notices, procedural orders, interlocutory decisions, etc.).
• Take accountability for processing all (or certain) aspects of rate application cases and provide decision support to team members assigned to the application.
• Maintain contact with Commissioners, delegated authority, senior management, legal, other staff, and intervenors on all procedural matters related to assigned applications.
• Provide advice to Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, business cases, and associated issues.
• Lead the development of policies related to natural gas applications.
• Conduct research on energy trends and prepare presentations, reports, analysis, and other documentation to support policy recommendations.

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: Senior