Full Time Commissioner

Overview

Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the CEO and report to the Chief Commissioner. They are responsible for adjudicating applications from utilities—including rate changes, infrastructure projects, and mergers—through oral, written, or electronic hearings. Commissioners are expected to render timely, high-quality decisions grounded in administrative law and natural justice, collaborate on panels, and occasionally preside over hearings. They are accountable to the Chief Commissioner for the efficiency, timeliness, and dependability of their decisions.

Commissioners will be expected to bring not only adjudicative excellence and sound judgment, but also a deep understanding of the sector’s transformation. This includes familiarity with distributed energy resources, electrification, digital innovation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. The OEB is also committed to reflecting the diversity of the society it serves and welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with experience consulting Indigenous peoples, environmental policy, and energy transition.

The role supports innovation and efficiency in regulatory processes and contributes to policy development. The OEB is committed to ensuring the independence, transparency, and effectiveness of the adjudication process that arises from its quasi-judicial role as the regulator of Ontario’s energy sector.

Appointments will be for a term of up to two years, with the possibility of renewal

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Responsibilities

• Render timely and high-quality adjudicative decisions on applications in accordance with legislative requirements, administrative law, and the principles of natural justice.
• Hear and decide substantive and procedural matters in both written and oral proceedings, ensuring independence, impartiality, and transparency.
• Support innovation and efficiency in adjudicative and regulatory processes.
• Uphold principles of regulatory excellence, including independence, accountability, certainty, and efficiency.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and governmental requirements, as well as corporate policies.
• Provide policy advice and contribute to the development and modernization of energy sector regulation.
• Collaborate with Commissioners and staff to make sound decisions and develop policy.

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Qualifications

Education, Knowledge & Experience

• Academic background in law, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, and/or energy system planning.
• Understanding of the OEB’s mandate, regulatory frameworks, and adjudicative processes.
• Experience in Ontario’s electricity and/or natural gas industries, with an appreciation of the complexities of an evolving market, energy transition, and innovation.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislative and regulatory frameworks or policies, including principles of economic regulation, administrative law, and natural justice.
• Demonstrated ability to make and communicate complex decisions involving technical evidence and diverse stakeholder interests, ideally in a regulatory or quasi-judicial setting.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and collaborative environments.
• Experience in policy development, consultation with Indigenous peoples, and environmental or energy efficiency initiatives is valued.
• Open to candidates earlier in their careers and secondment arrangements.

Core Competencies

• Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret financial statements, ratios, and risk indicators to assess rate submissions.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of all sectors of Ontario’s electricity and natural gas industries.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills, professionalism, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and Adjudicative Excellence:  Ability to preside over panels, manage proceedings effectively, and support innovation within the OEB and the broader energy sector.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrated dedication to inclusive and equitable practices.
• Integrity and Ethics: Commitment to OEB’s Ethics Framework, professional standards, and public interest.

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