Deputy Registrar

Overview:
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2023, we are Ontario’s independent regulator of the electricity and natural gas sectors. We are compelled by our desire to become a globally recognized top-tier regulatory agency. We are passionate about the environment and motivated by our want to enable innovation within the energy sector. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead projects to improve the efficient and timely processing and disposition of all matters before the OEB
- Oversee adjudicative records management for the organization, including the digitization of historical records
- Work with the Registrar to enhance the knowledge of Registrar-related activities in other tribunals both in Ontario and in other jurisdictions
- Support matrix-type reporting of staff as necessary to balance case administration requirements and project-related work
- Provide direction, coaching, training, mentorship, and motivation to direct
- Outreach with both internal and external stakeholders involved in the adjudicative process for feedback and suggestions, including OEB staff, Commissioners, applicants, and intervenors
- Work with Public Affairs to establish and implement plain language communication
- Provide expertise, guidance and advice to Executive Management, OEB staff and external stakeholders on the adjudicative process.

Qualifications:

- University degree in Political Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or Law, or related discipline
- A graduate degree or professional designation is an asset, such as Juris Doctor, J.D., or equivalent legal training
- 5 years’ experience in one of the following: regulation, law, compliance, utility operations, or other service-oriented role
- 2 to 5 years of management experience in a regulated industry, utility, public sector, or not-for-profit setting. Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Proven skills in influencing, building rapport and stakeholder relations
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate information, identify and examine issues, and develop recommendations
- Project Management experience, coordinating cross-organizational initiatives and working with stakeholders to implement changes
- Knowledge of the adjudicative processes of a regulatory tribunal
- Knowledge of provincial government structure, operations, and decision-making
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams