Senior Advisor, Electricity Supply

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Advisor, Electricity Supply monitors and analyzes issues affecting Ontario's electricity pricing and supply, including their implications for regulated rates and market outcomes. The position also entails assessing business plans and proposals, including supporting financial, economic and operational data.

The Senior Advisor is responsible for providing in-depth analysis of large amounts of complex information and provide advice on relevant OPG and IESO rate applications.  The role also involves reviewing and processing applications independently and providing mentorship to other team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analysis on financial, economic, accounting, engineering, system planning, cost allocation, demand forecasting, and/or public policy-related issues as required for assigned applications.
• Monitor and analyze economic issues affecting Ontario's electricity pricing and supply
• 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.
• Maintain contact with the Commissioners, delegated authority, senior management, legal, other staff, and intervenors on all procedural matters related to assigned applications.
• Provide advice to the Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, business cases, and electricity pricing and supply implications
• Work with Public Affairs to develop communication materials related to applications.
• Lead the development of policies related to electricity generation, supply and pricing frameworks.
• Conduct research on electricity market trends and policy developments, and prepare presentations, reports, analysis, and other documentation to support policy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, 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., CPA, P.Eng ,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)