Manager, Regulatory

Culture Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Electric Transmission seeks a Manager, Regulatory to lead regulatory applications, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and provide strategic regulatory guidance. You will oversee submissions, respond to regulatory requirements, and translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building relationships with regulators and internal teams to ensure safe, reliable operations and compliant outcomes while guiding ongoing improvements in

Qualifications

• A degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or another related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in utility regulation, finance, accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team or working in a management role.
• Regulatory experience is an asset, including experience with Rule 005 reporting or leading or contributing to a regulatory application.
• Familiarity with Alberta's electricity sector is an asset, along with an interest in continuing to build your knowledge of the regulatory environment, agencies and industry organizations.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory, technical and financial information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex information clear and meaningful for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory applications and submissions, including GTA and Annual Rule 005 Reporting.
• Lead team priorities and workload while coaching employees and supporting their professional growth and development.
• Provide clear, practical regulatory advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex regulatory, financial, operational and technical information into clear insights for different audiences.
• Monitor developments in Alberta's electricity and utility regulatory environment and assess potential implications for ATCO Electric Transmission.
• Lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, finance and other business areas to coordinate regulatory initiatives, information and analysis.
• Build effective relationships across the organization and with other utilities and external regulatory and industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen regulatory planning, processes, information quality, business outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
• Share regulatory expertise, insights and lessons learned across the organization.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Business/Economics/Finance degree

Job description

Division: ATCO Electric - Transmission, Regulatory

Location: Edmonton, AB (Permanent, Full-Time)

What We Offer

Competitive Package: Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses eligibility, flex benefits from first day of employment, extra paid leave, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, hybrid work environment, and more.

Meaningful Impact:Play an important role in regulatory applications and requirements that support ATCO Electric Transmission's and Alberta's electricity system.

Leadership & Collaboration:Lead and develop a team while working across operational, engineering, financial and other business areas on complex regulatory priorities.

Why Work Here

At ATCO, you'll join a team that brings safety, integrity, agility, caring and collaboration to everything we do. We're bold in our ambitions, grounded in our values and committed to showing up for our people and communities.

You'll also monitor emerging regulatory and electricity-industry issues, build strong working relationships and help translate complex regulatory matters into practical guidance for leaders and teams across the business.

About the Role

As Manager, Regulatory, you'll provide leadership and regulatory expertise for ATCO Electric Transmission's regulatory applications and ongoing requirements. You'll lead regulatory proceedings, guide a small team and collaborate across the organization to bring together financial, operational and technical information in support of business objectives and regulatory requirements

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring teams are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and business disruptions while supporting safe, reliable, and resilient operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the development of electric utility regulatory applications and submissions, including the General Tariff Application (GTA) and Annual Rule 005 Reporting.
• Lead team priorities and workload while coaching employees and supporting their professional growth and development.
• Provide clear, practical regulatory advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex regulatory, financial, operational and technical information into clear insights for different audiences.
• Monitor developments in Alberta's electricity and utility regulatory environment and assess potential implications for ATCO Electric Transmission.
• Lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, finance and other business areas to coordinate regulatory initiatives, information and analysis.
• Build effective relationships across the organization and with other utilities and external regulatory and industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen regulatory planning, processes, information quality, business outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
• Share regulatory expertise, insights and lessons learned across the organization.

What You Bring

• A degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or another related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in utility regulation, finance, accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team or working in a management role.
• Regulatory experience is an asset, including experience with Rule 005 reporting or leading or contributing to a regulatory application, such as a specific section, schedule or supporting analysis.
• Familiarity with Alberta's electricity sector is an asset, along with an interest in continuing to build your knowledge of the regulatory environment, agencies and industry organizations.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory, technical and financial information.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex information clear and meaningful for different audiences.

Closes: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026

About Us

You may have seen the recent announcement that Emera, ATCO and Canadian Utilities have entered into a transformational agreement to combine complementary assets, capabilities and expertise to create a company positioned for long-term growth. This combination will create a larger, more diversified Canadian-headquartered utility and energy infrastructure company with the scale, capabilities and financial strength needed to meet growing demand across North America.

As someone considering a career opportunity with us, we recognize you may have questions about what this announcement means for prospective employees.

While the transaction remains subject to shareholder, regulatory and other customary approvals, with closing anticipated in the second half of 2027, it is important to know that our day-to-day operations, commitments to our customers and communities, and our focus on attracting great talent remain unchanged. We continue to hire roles such as this one, where talented people who are passionate about making a difference in the communities we serve, can join us in shaping the energy industry, now, and into the future.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our operations are located.