Sr Regulatory Advisor

Description

• Manage and establish the business relationships needed between the OEB and other external agencies, such as the IESO, OPA, OPG, other utilities and industry associations to ensure Hydro One interests are understood and positions adopted, as appropriate. Develop and maintain a network of internal and external business associates including peers within the OEB, other utilities, industry associations and all key business units within Hydro One to assist in achieving efficient and favourable OEB decisions.
• Develop a budget for larger submissions, obtain the necessary approvals through the development of a business case and establish a cost control, approval and monitoring mechanism to ensure effective management of the budget. Prepare reports covering the financial status of project.
• Establish and lead teams of expert staff to conduct the necessary business analysis and prepare the regulatory submissions required to successfully achieve the business objectives of Hydro One.
• Lead the development of regulatory-based special studies such as studies on Performance Based Regulation, Concepts for Cost Allocation and Rate Design, Regulatory efficiency.
• Lead the development, approval and submission of regulatory filings to the OEB associated with revenue requirement, rate design, recovery of deferral accounts, regulatory reporting, asset sales and acquisitions and compliance issues / challenges.
• Project manage the development of regulatory submissions by identifying the required deliverables and planning, scheduling and assigning the required tasks. Prepare a master schedule of key tasks and deliverables, monitor progress of deliverables and related quality, update the master schedule and provide recommendations for corrective action. Prepare and present reports outlining the status of the project and need for corrective actions.
• Recommend strategies, tactics and positions for the Company to adopt related to regulatory issues requiring the approval of the OEB. This requires conducting risk assessments and business analysis for the purpose of making the recommendations based on well-founded business cases. The assessments and business cases are to be developed with the aid of multi-disciplined teams having accountability for various business issues, which may impact revenue requirement, rate design, recovery of deferral accounts, regulatory reporting and compliance issues.
• Establish a comprehensive understanding of all OEB related Legislation, Rules, Licenses and Codes and act as the subject matter expert within the company in specific areas, including providing interpretation and ensuring all the necessary processes and products are in place to ensure compliance
• Make recommendations to Supervisor and Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer on effectiveness of team members for future involvement in regulatory matters.
• Provide advice and guidance to Lines of Business relating to regulatory policies and strategies, implications and the appropriateness of various management processes and practices on policy application and interpretation. Monitor the application of Corporate policy on regulatory reporting and business operations to ensure conformity and proper application. Ensure impacts to current results, business plans and strategies are proactively developed and reviewed with senior management.
• Assist with the formulation of process improvements to streamline regulatory approvals by ensuring efficient processing of regulatory submission.
• Participate on OEB lead industry teams related with regulatory matters.

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance