Executive Director, Rates — Lead Fair Utility Pricing

Alberta Utilities Commission; Calgary; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits incl. EAP and a

Pension program

Paid office closure days

Flex day program

Work‑life integration

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Alberta Utilities Commission is seeking an experienced regulatory leader to serve as Executive Director, Rates. Lead the Rates Division, guiding rate-related proceedings, policy development and stakeholder engagement to ensure fair, transparent and efficient rate regulation across Alberta.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of leadership experience in regulatory or public sector environments, with strong communication and collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of utility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in regulatory, utility, public sector or similarly complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, manage change and deliver results through others.
• Strong understanding of utility regulation and the Alberta utility sector, including rate-setting principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical, legal and policy issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set clear priorities for the Rates Division and align people, budget and work plans to deliver them.
• Coach and support managers and staff, including development, succession planning and workload management.
• Build a respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplace where issues are addressed early and constructively.
• Oversee the review of rate-related applications and ensure files are managed fairly, efficiently and consistently.
• Provide practical direction on rate-setting issues, regulatory frameworks, service standards and delegated matters.
• Turn AUC strategic priorities into practical divisional plans, projects and measures.
• Identify and implement improvements to rules, policies, procedures and tools that make regulatory work more efficient.
• Support corporate planning, budgeting and modernization initiatives from a Rates Division perspective.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with government, utilities, customers, industry participants and other stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

People leadership

Change management

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in business or law

Job description

The Alberta Utilities Commission is seeking an experienced regulatory leader to serve as Executive Director, Rates. Lead the Rates Division, guiding rate-related proceedings, policy development and stakeholder engagement to ensure fair, transparent and efficient rate regulation across Alberta.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of leadership experience in regulatory or public sector environments, with strong communication and collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of utility