Director, Regulatory

ENMAX; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ENMAX seeks a Director, Regulatory to provide strategic leadership over ENMAX’s regulatory portfolio, focusing on Distribution, Transmission and the Rate of Last Resort. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise senior leaders, and shape regulatory outcomes aligned with ENMAX’s long-term objectives.

You will lead written and oral proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission, develop regulatory strategies, ensure timely filings, coach witnesses, and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible regulatory experience; witness in regulatory proceedings preferred.
• Extensive experience providing strategic leadership in development and defence of complex regulatory applications.
• Utility industry experience, preferably within Alberta, with strong understanding of regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution businesses and their regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to managers and professionals to deliver advisory and case management services.
• Ensure regulatory applications are filed within timelines with accurate, defensible evidence.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to support cost recovery, returns and customer value.
• Lead written and oral proceedings, including responding to information requests and presenting as a witness when appropriate.
• Coach and prepare ENMAX employees to participate as witnesses in regulatory proceedings.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice and identify risks and opportunities with mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with utilities and regulatory applicants to improve efficiency and strengthen ENMAX’s position.
• Develop relationships with Legal, business areas, AUC staff, interveners and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

At ENMAX, regulatory plays a critical role in how we serve customers, invest in our electricity system and deliver long-term value. We’re looking for a Director, Regulatory, to provide strategic leadership across ENMAX’s regulatory portfolio, with a primary focus on Distribution, Transmission and the Rate of Last Resort.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams for complex regulatory applications and proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), advise senior leaders on emerging regulatory matters and guide a talented team responsible for delivering high-quality regulatory outcomes.

This is an influential leadership role for someone who combines deep regulatory expertise with strategic thinking, strong business judgment and the ability to bring people together around complex issues.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to managers, professional and union employees, including coaching, development and succession planning, to build team capability and effectively deliver the department’s advisory and case management services.
• Ensure all required regulatory applications are filed within established timelines and that supporting evidence is accurate, complete, internally consistent, responsive to regulatory requirements and defensible.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support fair and timely cost recovery, appropriate returns, customer value, operational requirements and ENMAX’s long-term business objectives while maintaining regulatory credibility and compliance.
• Lead written and oral proceedings, including responding to information requests, preparing rebuttal evidence, supporting argument and appearing as a witness when appropriate.
• Coach and prepare ENMAX employees to effectively participate as witnesses in regulatory proceedings.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice on business and regulatory matters, including identifying regulatory risks and opportunities and developing appropriate strategies and mitigations.
• Collaborate with other utilities and regulatory applicants where interests align to improve efficiency before the AUC and strengthen ENMAX’s regulatory position.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Legal, business areas, AUC staff, interveners and other stakeholders involved in regulatory proceedings.
• Support regulatory governance, including work planning, budget management and preparation of matters for the Regulatory Steering Committee.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (economics, accounting, finance, engineering, law)

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible regulatory experience; experience as a witness in regulatory proceedings is preferred.
• Extensive experience providing strategic leadership in the development and defence of complex regulatory applications, from application strategy and evidence development through filing, written proceedings, hearings and decision implementation.
• Utility industry experience, preferably within Alberta, with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution businesses and their regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience, including leading and developing professional teams.

Competencies:

• Leads, coaches and develops high-performing teams, builds capability and supports succession planning for critical roles.
• Connects regulatory strategy and decisions to broader business objectives, customer impacts, financial outcomes and long-term organizational priorities.
• Applies strong regulatory knowledge, analytical thinking and sound judgment to navigate complex proceedings, assess risks and develop credible strategies.
• Communicates complex regulatory and business information clearly and diplomatically, influencing senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across the organization and with external stakeholders to align priorities and achieve outcomes.
• Navigates competing interests, facilitates constructive discussions and negotiates effective outcomes on complex or sensitive issues.
• Effectively manages competing priorities, resources and commitments while maintaining quality and delivering against regulatory and business timelines.

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location:This role will be part of our hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home. The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).

Note:

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.
• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow themwhile working at ENMAX.
• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.
• Two professional references will be requested.
• Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârheNakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.