Energy Policy & Innovation Analyst

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Energy Board is seeking an Analyst, Innovation & Emerging Opportunities to research policy developments and support integration of distributed energy resources. You will assist in drafting briefing notes and managing stakeholder engagements, reporting to the Manager of Innovation & Emerging Opportunities.

You will work with senior staff to develop policy recommendations, coordinate workplans, and provide analysis across rate frameworks and regulatory initiatives in Ontario's evolving

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline.
• A graduate degree or professional designation is preferred.
• 3 years’ experience working in strategic policy or energy policy development.
• Experience working within a regulated industry, regulatory body and/or public utility is preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills to plan, prioritize, and organize work in an accurate and detailed manner.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the energy sector in Ontario and other jurisdictions to ensure awareness of key policy developments
• Identify trends and events that could have significant policy implications for Ontario's energy sector
• Research and analyze issues relating to innovation, new technologies, rates frameworks and distributed energy resources
• Assist in the development of policy recommendations by conducting research, preparing briefing notes , and analyzing data
• Assist in the development of workplans to support the work of internal multi-stakeholder teams
• Support stakeholder consultations, meetings, and working groups to gather emerging trend information and identify issues
• Record and consolidate stakeholder feedback for use in the development of policy options and recommendations
• Work with Public Affairs to develop and maintain stakeholder engagement platforms and communication materials related to Strategic Policy initiatives
• Work closely with other departments on technical and administrative projects

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline

Graduate degree or professional designation preferred

Job description

Ontario Energy Board is seeking an Analyst, Innovation & Emerging Opportunities to research policy developments and support integration of distributed energy resources. You will assist in drafting briefing notes and managing stakeholder engagements, reporting to the Manager of Innovation & Emerging Opportunities.

You will work with senior staff to develop policy recommendations, coordinate workplans, and provide analysis across rate frameworks and regulatory initiatives in Ontario's evolving