Contract, Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Energy Policy) (10 months)

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

Responsible for leading detailed policy research and regulatory evidence development and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent provides advice to senior leaders, and advocates for the organization’s regulatory and government relations interests. They consult with business unit stakeholders to educate the organization on the impact of regulatory policy, process and decisions, implementing departmental activities to establish organizational regulatory compliance and alignment with regulatory/rate application strategy.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:      

• Develops evidence-based submissions on policy consultations and persuasive regulatory evidence and arguments in support of the organization’s rate and non-rate related regulatory applications.
• Reviews and integrates the organization’s rate and non-rate related applications to corroborate consistency in quality and content of evidence.
• Represents and advances the organization’s regulatory strategy, acting as a subject matter expert at regulatory proceedings and industry stakeholder engagements.
• Proactively conducts and consolidates detailed jurisdictional research and stakeholder engagement on emerging policy issues and regulatory framework requirements to maintain regulatory compliance and identify opportunities, mitigate risks for advancement.
• Develops briefing materials (slide decks, briefing notes) and generates quantitative, qualitative analysis to inform regulatory and rate applications strategy and issues management activities.
• Builds and fosters external stakeholder relationships to influence positive policy and regulatory outcomes.
• Represents Toronto Hydro in highly politicized and high-risk situations affecting brand and reputation, including sector working groups and industry associations, as well as broader corporate interests.
• Serves as Toronto Hydro's liaison with government officials to resolve issues, identify and mitigate broader corporate risks, and in the promotion of positive customer and stakeholder experience.
• Works with internal partners to meet obligations as required in support of the regulatory and rate applications strategy.
• Provides analysis, advice and recommendations to senior leaders on regulatory strategy, policy development, government relations advocacy, issues management and compliance matters in support of corporate objectives; including policy considerations, compliance, reporting and communications.
• Participates in cross-functional projects and initiatives representing the regulatory team.
• Supports the development of processes to continuously improve regulatory systems and enhance the alignment between internal partners and the regulatory team.

REQUIREMENTS:             

• Bachelor of Economics, Public Policy/Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or a related degree: preference will be given to a Masters level degree in any of the above fields.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in energy, regulatory, and/or ratemaking policy matters with the Ontario Energy Board and/or the Independent Electricity System Operator (or their equivalents in other jurisdictions).
• Strong understanding of Ontario’s energy agencies, stakeholders, and interests.
• Deep knowledge of emerging policy issues relevant to regulated utilities, such as distributed energy resources, electric vehicles and utility regulation.
• Considerable experience and comfort providing briefings and generating required materials (PowerPoint, Word)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including experience using Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal policy development processes.

Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs.  Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. #LI-Hybrid