Senior Advisor, Distribution Asset Management

Overview

The Distribution Asset Management department is responsible for managing and processing applications related to electricity distribution rates, as well as applications involving mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations, and divestitures. The department also provides professional support on a wide range of technical matters and contributes to the Ontario Energy Board’s adjudicative processes by offering analysis and subject matter expertise.

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Advisor is responsible for assessing utility business plans and proposals, including supporting data and related materials. The role involves conducting in‑depth analysis of complex information and providing expert advice on applications related to electricity distribution rates and MAADs.

The Senior Advisor independently reviews and processes the most complex rate and MAAD applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with regulatory requirements. In addition, the Senior Advisor provides mentorship and guidance to other team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analysis on engineering, system planning, financial, economic, accounting, cost allocation, demand forecasting, and/or public policy-related issues as required for 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 analytic findings and nature of the issues.
• Gather, compile, and analyze impacts of identified issues and provides solutions, and recommendations based on analytic findings and nature of the issues.
• Work with applicants and stakeholders to clarify issues and assists in settlement conferences.
• Develop interrogatories and technical conference questions, briefing notes and possible cross-examination questions, in preparation for public hearings.
• Formulate staff submissions in collaboration with other team members (legal and other staff).
• Assist in the preparation of Decisions and Orders under the direction of the OEB panel or delegate.
• Maintain industry knowledge by reviewing trends and important regulatory issues.
• Provide advice to Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, business cases, and associated issues.
• Procure and liaise with consultants with assistance from the OEB’s procurement group.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups as a subject matter expert and provide advice as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: University degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Preferred: Graduate Degree or Professional Designation.
• Minimum: 5 years’ experience reviewing and/or preparing applications, case management or related experience in the energy sector.
• Preferred: 8+ years’ experience reviewing and/or preparing applications, case management or related experience in a regulated industry or public utility setting.
• Capable of analyzing utility proposals and business cases, 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, oral hearing schedules) is an asset
• Familiarity with broad economic, environmental, legal and policy developments in the electricity sector, including issues related to Ontario electricity pricing and supply.
• Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities at once
• Professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., P.Eng, PMP, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in an organization
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)