Energy Regulation Director

4 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Energy Board Full time

About the Opportunity

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the position of Chief Commissioner. As the regulator of Ontario's natural gas and electricity sectors, the OEB plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and affordable energy supply for the province.

The Chief Commissioner will be responsible for leading the OEB's adjudicative function, including directing and supervising Commissioners, establishing panels of Commissioners, and making decisions on applications related to utilities' requests for approval to change their rates, merge with another utility, or build new infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a regulatory agency or quasi-judicial administrative tribunal setting, with a strong background in law, administrative law, or a related field. They should also possess excellent leadership skills, financial literacy, industry knowledge, integrity, teamwork, and adjudicative expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the efficient, timely, and dependable performance of the OEB's adjudicative functions.
  • Responsible for establishing panels of Commissioners to preside over rate, facility, utility consolidation, and market-related applications and enforcement matters.
  • Make rules of practice and procedure.
  • Render timely and high-quality decisions on applications in accordance with applicable legislative requirements, administrative law, and the principles of natural justice.
  • Report to the OEB's Board of Directors and its Adjudication Committee on the efficiency, timeliness, and dependability of adjudicative matters while ensuring and protecting the independence of adjudicative decision-making.
  • Plan for and ensure the delivery of training and professional development for the Commissioners individually and as a group.
  • Support the CEO in identifying prospective Commissioners as vacancies arise.
  • Perform in accordance with the principles of regulatory excellence, including independence, accountability, certainty, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Academic qualifications and experience ideally in natural gas or power operations/engineering, energy system planning, or law/administrative law.
  • Experience in the Ontario electricity and/or natural gas industries, with an appreciation of the complexities of an evolving market, energy transition, and innovation.
  • Knowledge of the OEB, its mandate, and the regulatory and business environment in which it operates.
  • Experience in making and effectively communicating complex decisions, often involving large amounts of technical evidence, and balancing the interests and rights of a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary and collaborative environments encompassing highly specialized subject areas.
  • Experience in a court, hearing room, or adversarial legal process, addressing contentious matters in ways that are reasoned and fair.
  • Experience in the interpretation and application of legislative and regulatory frameworks or policies.

Benefits

  • Estimated salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • A generous retirement plan, including a pension and RRSP matching program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

About the Ontario Energy Board

The Ontario Energy Board is a dynamic and innovative organization that is committed to delivering public value through prudent regulation and independent adjudicative decision-making. We believe in creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and a current resume to Ed Perkovic at the Ontario Energy Board.



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