Director, Policy, Services and Rates

SaskEnergy Incorporated; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskEnergy Incorporated seeks a Director, Policy, Services and Rates to lead rate-setting for SaskEnergy Distribution Utility, TransGas and MIPL, balancing customer needs with financial returns.

You will shape policies, services and rate strategies, oversee annual and long-term plans, and engage regulators, customers and government stakeholders to support safe, reliable natural gas services in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or Engineering.
• Nine (9) years rate and regulatory experience in transmission and distribution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior management.
• Strong customer, regulator and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel.
• Lead engagement with TransGas’ largest customers on strategic issues.
• Oversee development of business and investment policies to support services.
• Provide leadership of the revenue forecasting process.
• Monitor industry trends affecting SaskEnergy and TransGas and regulators.
• Develop SaskEnergy, TransGas and MIPL rates and manage rate adjustment processes.
• Monitor rate design performance and recommend revisions.
• Develop and implement customer policies meeting changing needs of the Corporation or Province.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor level degree (Business Admin, Economics, Commerce or Engineering)

Job description

Director, Policy, Services and Rates

SaskEnergy is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, Policy, Services and Rates. In this role, you will provide leadership for the SaskEnergy Distribution Utility, TransGas, and Many Island Pipe Lines Ltd. (MIPL) rate-setting processes, developing fair and equitable rates that balance customer needs with sound financial returns for the utilities. You will lead cross-functional teams and foster strong relationships with customers, regulators, shareholder representatives, government stakeholders, and industry partners to shape policies, services, and rate strategies that support SaskEnergy's business objectives and long-term success. In this role, you will lead the development, review, approval, and implementation of business and customer policies, ensuring alignment with customer needs, corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and provincial direction. You will also provide strategic leadership in the development of annual and long-term plans, leveraging revenue forecasting, industry insights, and stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making and the continued delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable natural gas services across Saskatchewan.

Position Details Non-union. This position is permanent full time.

Key Accountabilities

• As the primary contact, develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel.
• Lead and set direction for the engagement of TransGas’ largest customers related to both tactical and strategic issues that impact all customers.
• Lead and oversee the development of business and investment policies that support the provision of existing services and new service offerings.
• Provide leadership of the revenue forecasting process, resulting in essential quality data for development of Corporate strategic plans.
• Monitor industry trends and activities of other natural gas utilities and regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions, and the Canadian Gas Association, interpreting the impacts upon SaskEnergy and TransGas and its customers and act as required to enhance SaskEnergy and TransGas’ interests.
• Develop SaskEnergy, TransGas and MIPL rates and manage the processes involved ensuring compliance with controls and governances and prepare recommendations, including Cabinet Decision Items, relating to rate adjustments.
• Monitor and assess rate design performance, identifying variances and providing recommendations for revisions.
• Plan, develop and implement business and customer related policies that meet the changing needs of the customer and the Corporation or Province ensuring stakeholder approval.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or Engineering.

Nine (9) years rate and regulatory experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of transmission and distribution practices and operations, as well as utility regulatory practices, cost of service methodologies and rate design.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to convey key messages clearly and concisely to varying levels of senior management.

Skilled in Customer Relationship Management with the ability to identify customer needs and requirements and propose suitable solutions, as well as conflict resolution skills to reach agreement with multiple stakeholders.

Analytical and reasoning skills to identify the criticality of issues and recommendations.

Ability to coach, mentor and influence employee engagement while building and maintaining effective relationships and empowering team members to succeed.

Must have a continuing record of professional development and continuous learning. A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Salary Range $135,237 - $193,956

We are Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution company. Together with TransGas, our natural gas transmission and storage subsidiary, we provide convenience, comfort and reliable natural gas service for our customers. We offer an array of challenging career opportunities throughout the province, an attractive total rewards package and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also value and supports a diverse workforce. We invite you to join our team!

Closing Date October 28, 2026