Advisor, Distribution Asset Management

Job ID: 1009

Position Type: Union Permanent

Department: Distribution Asset Management

Salary Grade: 8 ($110,685 - $130,235)

Job Posting Close Date: 11/20/2026

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Overview

Reporting to the Manager, this position entails assessing utility business plans and proposals, including supporting data, among other matters. You will be responsible for providing in-depth analysis of large amounts of complex information and provide advice on applications relevant to electricity distribution rates and MAAD (merger, acquisition, amalgamation, divestiture) applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update excel based VBA models used in rate applications.
• Provide support and analysis on financial, economic, accounting, engineering, system planning, cost allocation, demand forecasting and/or public policy-related issues
• Assess the impacts of identified issues and develop appropriate case strategy for senior management, in collaboration with other team members to propose solutions and/or recommendations based on analytic findings and nature of the issues
• Process applications and provide advice to Hearing Advisors (or in the absence of Hearing Advisors) prepares schedules and procedural documents (notices, procedural orders, interlocutory decisions, etc.)
• Accountable for managing and processing all (or certain) aspects of rate application cases and providing decision support to team members assigned to the application
• Provide advice to Commissioners (or delegate) and team members regarding applications, utility proposals, business cases, and associated issues
• Lead and/or support the development of policies related to electricity distribution applications
• Conduct research on energy trends and prepare presentations, reports, analysis, and other documentation to support policy recommendations
• Collaborate with internal and external groups as a subject matter expert and provide advice as required
• Monitor the energy and regulatory policy environment including legislation and regulations
• Maintain industry knowledge by reviewing trends and important regulatory issues
  

Qualifications

• Strong skills in programming (Python, C++, Visual Basic)
• University degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 4 years' experience reviewing and/or preparing applications, case management or related experience in the energy sector
• Capable of analyzing utility proposals and business cases, including supporting data, and providing well-supported quantitative and qualitative insights to support decision making
• Previous experience with adjudicative procedures (e.g., notices, procedural orders, decisions, oral hearing schedules) considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and balance multiple priorities at once
• A professional designation in an applicable field considered an asset (e.g., CPA, P. Eng, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in an organization
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [email protected].