Advisor, Incentive Rate-setting

Overview

We are currently seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join the Incentive Rate-setting team as an Advisor. In this role, you will be accountable for assessing electricity distributor rate applications and proposals, including supporting data, among other matters. You will also be responsible for projects that support the Incentive Rate-setting team’s work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and analysis on financial, economic, accounting, engineering, and/or public policy-related issues
• 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
• Process applications and provide advice to Hearings Advisors, or in the absence of Hearings Advisors, prepare schedules and procedural documents (notices, procedural orders, interlocutory decisions, etc.)
• Accountable for managing and processing all (or certain) aspects of rate applications and providing decision support to team members assigned to the application
• Provide advice to Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, and associated issues
• Lead and/or support the development of policies related to electricity distribution rate applications, as required
• Prepare presentations, reports, analyses, and other documentation to support work undertaken by the Incentive Rate-setting team, as required
• Collaborate with internal and external groups as a subject matter expert and provide advice, as required
• Monitor the energy and regulatory policy environment including legislation and regulations
• Maintain industry knowledge by reviewing trends and important regulatory issues

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 4 years' experience reviewing and/or preparing applications, case management or related experience in the energy sector
• Graduate degree or a professional designation (e.g., CPA, P. Eng, etc.) in an applicable field considered an asset
• Capable of analyzing utility proposals/applications, including supporting data, and providing well-supported quantitative and qualitative insights to support decision making
• Previous experience with adjudicative procedures (e.g., notices, procedural orders, decisions, hearing schedules) and/or regulatory tribunals considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability 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
• Proficency in programming (e.g., Python, Visual Basic, etc.) considered a strong asset 
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)