Analyst, Performance Analytics & Reporting

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking a dedicated Analyst to support utility performance analysis and reporting. This role involves collaborating with various departments to manage data submission processes and provide analytical insights that drive policy development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data analytics, financial accounting, and communication skills, ensuring accurate reporting and valuable insights for decision-making. Join a diverse and driven team committed to delivering public value and innovation in Ontario's energy landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the energy sector focusing on performance assessment and insights.
• Experience translating large data sets into actionable information.
• Knowledge of electric utility performance metrics and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for data analytics based on financial and performance data.
• Provides analytics expertise to stakeholders regarding utility reporting.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Accounting

Performance Metrics

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or Engineering

Professional designation in Accounting, Engineering, or Finance

Tools

Excel

SQL

VBA

Oracle BI

SAS

R

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Job ID: 727

Position Type: Union Temporary

Department: Performance Analytics & Reporting

Salary Grade: 6 ($86,210 - $101,349)

Job Posting Close Date: 05/16/2025

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are theOntario Energy Board.

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Performance Analytics and Reporting, the Analyst is responsible for supporting the OEB’s utility performance analysis and reporting activities. This includes working with other OEB groups to manage utility data submission processes and providing analytical insight to assist the Board in policy development and decision making. The Performance Analytics and Reporting department monitors financial and non-financial performance of Ontario’s electricity and natural gas distributors, as well as other regulated entities.

This is an 18-month contract role with the possibilities of an extension.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and develops plans to achieve, and deliver data analytics based on financial accounting, customer and performance reported by utilities.
• Identifies relevant issues and provides in-depth analysis associated with financial and non-financial data for regulated entities.
• Provides analytics expertise to internal and external stakeholders regarding data gathered and insights into correlations & trends seen through utility reporting.
• Working closely with other departments, supports policy implementation through specialized reporting requirements and data analysis.
• Conceptualizes and builds analytical models to improve reporting and industry analytics and presents information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivers on projects related to performance assessment (e.g., enhancement of utilities scorecard).
• Collaboratively works with other team members on analytics best practices and utility operations.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical and project status reports/publications, ensuring information published is accurate and thorough.
• Develops and/or enhances new and/or existing policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance; Economics; Data Science; Engineering or a related field.
• An accounting, engineering or finance professional designation is highly preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the energy sector including performance assessment, industry insights, asset management or system planning.
• 2+ years’ experience translating large data sets into actionable information and valuable insights for decision making purposes.
• Experience and knowledge of electric utility performance metrics, including key drivers and challenge.
• 2+ years’ experience in a utility or regulatory environment is preferred.
• Previous working experience with data analytical solutions and tools such as Excel, SQL, VBA, Oracle BI, SAS, R, Tableau, Alteryx.
• Knowledge of financial/management reporting.
• Practical knowledge supporting projects with interdisciplinary teams, understanding stakeholder expectations, and managing own project timelines / deliverables.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and related regulatory policies is an asset.
  
  

Pursuant to theAccessibility 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 [e-mail] .