Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

EPCOR•Edmonton, AB

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you are accountable for leading the planning, coordination, preparation, compilation, filing, defense and implementation of regulatory applications for EPCOR’s Electricity Operations. You build strong working relationships across EPCOR to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the financial, operational, technical and regulatory aspects of applications and projects are accurately prepared and submitted. As a Specialist, you represent EPCOR in the various regulatory and consultation processes while working directly with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on applications and projects while also analyzing and advising EPCOR on AUC and/or other regulatory rule and policy changes. This position may be eligible for EPCOR’s hybrid work program.

Requirements

University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or possess an Accounting designation or equivalent.
10+ years plus experience in utility industry within regulatory, accounting, finance, engineering.
Advanced knowledge of the electrical utility business and operations, including technical understanding of the Transmission system.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory environments, as well as industry structure and processes, particularly the AUC processes.
Understanding of the Electric Utilities Act, Alberta Utilities Commission Act, Hydro and Electric Energy Act and regulations and rules applicable to EPCOR Electricity Operations.
Familiarity with financial and budgetary processes and project management.
Demonstrate, develop and nurture a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
Detail oriented, analytical and can process large volumes of data against multiple requirements.
Can easily breakdown an issue to fundamental points and translate technical information into content for regulatory filings using your understanding of the electricity business and regulatory requirements.
Leverage your strong relationship building and communication skills to work across various groups within EPCOR and to ensure compliance matters are reviewed, accurate, completed timely and in the company’s best interest.
At least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Contributing to plans and directions for the Regulatory Affairs group and identifying the necessary budget requirements for the provision of regulatory application and/or other submissions.
Developing and implementing 3-12 month deliverables within the context of the Regulatory Affairs business plan (including mission, vision, values, strategic positioning, operational plan and resource plan).
Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against performance metrics, which include the timely preparation of Distribution Regulatory Applications, and other major regulatory applications, projects or submissions (e.g., AUC Rule reporting, grant application, EPCOR submission on AUC generic proceedings and AESO matters, etc.).
Developing, implementing and reviewing Distribution regulatory processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and the mitigation of risks. Recommending and developing revisions to procedures / work processes and creating solutions for optimal service delivery.
Leading the preparation of AUC and other regulatory submissions, including coordination with other departments to ensure completion of tasks, drafting different sections of applications, conducting quantitative and strategic analysis and providing advice on regulatory requirements.
Maintaining positive work relationships with internal departments and external groups (e.g., AESO, AUC, government, industry, etc.) to ensure the timely and successful completion of regulatory applications and initiatives.
Working with the Associate Director to enhance regulatory processes (e.g., Tariff filings, Performance Based Regulation filings, AUC Rule reporting, grant applications, etc.).
Leading and making decisions with minimal supervision from the Associate Director and managing the completion of work by staff who do not report to you.
Leading and coordinating the preparation of evidence, information request responses and arguments for regulatory submissions and proceedings.
Acting as an EPCOR witness for regulatory application oral hearings when required.
Representing EPCOR in various AUC, AESO and/or government working groups and providing feedback on potential policy/regulatory changes that may affect EPCOR.
Developing an annual Distribution regulatory applications work plan (in coordination with other EPCOR groups) to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, legislation, and identify where the submission of a regulatory application/submission is required. Ensuring that all regulatory work and applications are completed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that EPCOR projects can begin on-time.
Researching, monitoring and/or participating in related regulatory proceedings to support EPCOR positions.
Leading special projects and completing strategic analysis to support operational plans.