Manager, Regulatory

Job Posting: Manager, Regulatory - Leduc

Job Category: Financial Services & Regulatory Affairs

Requisition Number: S3-25

Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

Apex Utilities Inc. is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility delivering safe, reliable, clean, and affordable natural gas service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta. Supporting Albertans since 1954, Apex operates over 21,000 km of natural gas pipelines and over 600 pressure and regulating stations through a network of 16 district offices. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

What You Will Do:

As the Manager, Regulatory, you will play an essential role within our Regulatory Affairs department, reporting to the Director, Regulatory Affairs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and managing regulatory filings, researching, financial modelling, preparing business cases, and related activities with respect to rates applications, regulatory compliance filings, code of conduct filings, negotiated settlements, debt and equity financing, internal regulatory reporting, and industry roundtable discussions and conferences;
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining practices and procedures that serve to mitigate risk to stakeholders and that are designed to ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, industry, and other applicable standards and requirements;
• Providing oversight and leadership to the work group to support alignment of all activities with the Company’s values, vision, mission and strategic plans;
• Establishing and maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with relevant external stakeholders including regulators, government departments, municipalities, contractors, consultants, legal counsel, customers, and other industry contacts; and
• Developing and maintaining updates to the strategic plan financial model and planning document, under Executive management direction, to ensure consistency with current regulatory environment and alignment with the Company vision, mission, and strategic direction.

What You Will Bring:

Required qualifications:

• Professional Accounting Designation, or equivalent post-secondary education; and
• Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting/financial and business experience, preferably in regulatory environment including:
• Experience in research and development of business cases; and
• Experience in staff supervision and development.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Advanced MS Office Suite skills, including Excel and SharePoint;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind set;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong project management skills; and
• Strong understanding of accounting policies and procedures to assess and implement regulatory requirements and strategies.

What We Will Provide:

Apex Utilities Inc. is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety. When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation with incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
• Retirement & savings plans.
• Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and health-related support.
• Generous leave policies, including vacation, flex, and volunteer day for work-life balance.
• A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff.
• A safety-centric culture.

Inclusive Workplace:

At Apex Utilities Inc., we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are eager to be a part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our career page at Careers - Apex Utilities. We look forward to receiving your application!