Senior Advisor, Distribution Asset Management

Résumé du poste

The Senior Advisor assesses utility business plans and rate applications while providing expert advice on complex regulatory matters. They also mentor team members and collaborate with stakeholders to develop case strategies for public hearings.

Détails du poste

Job ID: 941 Position Type: Union Permanent Department: Distribution Asset Management Salary Grade: 9 ($125,384 - $147,503) Job Posting Close Date: 06/26/2026 The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running. Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province. Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD. 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) This job posting represents an existing vacancy. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to hr@oeb.ca.

Ce que vous ferez

The Senior Advisor assesses utility business plans and rate applications while providing expert advice on complex regulatory matters. They also mentor team members and collaborate with stakeholders to develop case strategies for public hearings.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant discipline and possess at least 5 years of experience in the energy sector. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to manage complex applications and provide expert insights.

Avantages

• Mental health support • Wellbeing programs • Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Compétences indiquées

• Mentorship · Souhaitée
• Regulatory Compliance · Souhaitée
• Asset Management · Souhaitée
• Analyse de données · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée
• Demand Forecasting · Souhaitée
• Analyse financière · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Asset management
• Regulatory compliance
• Financial analysis
• Economic analysis
• Cost allocation
• Demand forecasting
• Case management
• Public policy
• Technical writing
• Mentorship
• Stakeholder management
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Cross-Examination
• Cost Allocation
• Curiosity
• Legal Hearings
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Asset Management
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Management
• Case Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Demand Forecasting
• Disabilities
• Electric Power Distribution
• Divestitures
• Economics
• Economic Growth
• Finance
• Settlement
• Interrogatories
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Public Policies
• Public Utility
• Time Management
• Prioritization

Domaines d’emploi

• Energy
• Government & Public Sector
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Advisor/Distributor
• Business / Management Consultant
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts