Manager, Energy and Transmission Settlements (Non-Union)

Description

• Ensure the integrity of settlement claims to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), including settlements for Regulated Price Plan customers, embedded generations, and customer rebates.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Meter Data Management, Meter Service Provider, IT, and Billing teams to adapt to IESO Market Renewal Program changes.
• Lead the integration, modernization, and optimization of settlement systems to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Lead the eligibility assessment and opt-in process for Class A customers under Ontario’s Industrial Conservation Initiative.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, promoting collaboration and accountability across the team.
• Provide leadership to team members through coaching, development, resource planning, and performance management.
• Identify, recommend, and implement policy, process, and procedural improvements to drive operational effectiveness.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging issues, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory and government bodies.
• Manage relationships with the IESO and Hydro One, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration on settlement issues.
• Oversee the validation of Alectra Utilities’ energy and transmission costs, approximately $3 billion annually, ensuring accuracy and compliance across about 60 energy delivery points.
• Support energy variance account dispositions, IRM, and rebasing applications before the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
• Design and implement complex billing setups for generation accounts, delivering customer-focused support.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all settlement-related Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) to the OEB.
• Lead management initiatives to support team engagement and alignment with corporate goals.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety standards.
• Manage transmission settlements with Hydro One concerning embedded generations.
• Promote and uphold a safe work environment by adhering to Alectra’s corporate health and safety policies.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, load analysis, metering, billing, and settlement processes between LDCs and the IESO.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership, preferably in finance, engineering, settlements, or billing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in rate-making and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of OEB rules, codes, and requirements and IESO market rules.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence decisions and resolve complex issues.
• Professional designation preferred: CPA designation or P. Eng. MBA is considered an asset.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Ability to drive performance excellence while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with settlement systems, including MV90, CMDE, Oracle LPSS, CC&B, Online IESO, and energy totalization tables.
• Proven ability to lead and engage teams through change, fostering collaboration and development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring messaging for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
• Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.
• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.
• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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