Regulatory Energy Analyst

Highlights of the job

EPCOR’s Ontario Commercial Services has a Regulatory Energy Analyst position for up to 12 months to join the Electricity Distribution group working out of our Toronto, Edmonton or Calgary locations. Application is open to current EPCOR employees and external candidates. EPCOR Employees please ensure you are using your “@epcor.com" email address.

The Regulatory Energy Analyst is accountable for the collection, validation, and presentation of Natural Gas and Electricity market data to ensure compliance with regulatory and market requirements. You will be accountable to the Manager, Ontario Gas Supply, and operate within the context and prescribed limits established by the Manager.

What you’d be responsible for

• Managing Direct Purchase program and interfacing with natural gas marketers, including establishment of Daily Contract Quantity (DCQ), coordinating pool balancing transactions, creating, and maintaining Direct Purchase balancing reports.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining utility-level energy demand forecast models.
• Supporting the timely preparation of Regulatory filings (RRR/Gas Supply Plan/QRAM/IRM etc.).
• Gathering market data to complete daily/monthly annual financial settlement and reconciliations for electricity and natural gas applications.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing Analytics and Regulatory Research processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Monitoring regulatory trends and decisions, preparing, interpreting, and reporting information to appropriate stakeholders as determined by the Manager.
• Identifying the necessary budget requirements for Benchmarking databases, issue monitoring and reporting, and research support.
• Maintaining competitive fuels market database and supporting gas nomination process.

What’s required to be successful

• Completion of post-secondary degree from a recognized educational institution in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation (P.Eng, CA, CMA, CGA, or CFA) is highly desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in electric or natural gas utility industry.
• Sound understanding of Ontario energy industry structure, regulatory, environment and policy development.
• Proven solid analytical skills and demonstrated ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions.
• Strong numerical and data management skills combined with proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Access).
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills and can influence strategies when advising business unit leadership of the impacts of operational decisions.
• An effective team member and attentive to details while actively assisting and guiding the development of appropriate processes to support business goals.

Other important facts about this job

This is a professional level position that typically works Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Location: This position may be eligible to participate in EPCOR’s Where We Work hybrid program from either Alberta (AB) or Ontario (ON) – depending on business needs and upon meeting the eligibility requirements. Candidates must be able to work Ontario hours.

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions.