Manager, Regulatory Operations and Tariffs

AltaLink; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Vacation and Earned Time Off

Onsite Gym

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Leave Entitlements

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Parking

Onsite Gym

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Calgary is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Operations and Tariffs to lead tariff matters, manage regulatory applications, and provide financial insights for decision-making. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of finance experience, including significant regulatory roles, and possess a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. This full-time permanent position offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and diverse benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of professional finance experience, including 5-8 years in electric utility regulatory roles.
• Proficient in policy development and regulatory economics.
• Strong track record of attendance and performance.
• Proven ability to perform the responsibilities listed above.
• Skilled understanding of policy development, revenue requirement and cost recovery, and regulatory economics and rate design principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers.
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Tariff Applications and proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
• Project-manage regulatory matters related to implementation of decisions.
• Provide financial data for corporate budget development.
• Ensure alignment and interpretation of regulatory financial information in filings.
• Sign-off on AltaLink financial statements with respect to revenue recognition and provisions.
• Monitor compliance with Alberta Utilities Commission directives on tariff matters.
• Manage internal processes and participate in industry consultations.
• Perform analytical work in support of regulatory proceedings and executive decisions.
• Oversee direct reports and ensure project plan execution and closure.

Skills

Financial regulatory expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Regulatory Operations and Tariffs

Job Level: FIN D7

Date Posted: February 10th, 2026

Closing Date: March 1st, 2026

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you! At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing environment that values personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day.

Job Description

NOTE: The posting will remain open until a successful candidate is identified. Reporting to the Director, Law and Regulatory, the Manager, Regulatory Operations and Tariffs will lead and manage tariff matters such as General Tariff Applications (GTA), Deferral Account Applications and other related regulatory matters including industry trend analysis. The role involves leading direct reports in project scope analysis, financial evidence development, scheduling, managing cross‑functional teams, task assignment, progress monitoring, feedback, document management and final reporting. The Manager may also serve as a witness on various regulatory financial tariff issues and will act as a trusted advisor to senior management in the Law and Regulatory and Finance departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the General Tariff Application and the proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
• Project‑manage and advise on regulatory matters related to the implementation of regulatory decisions and the preparation of policy and economic research reports.
• Act as an expert in financial regulatory matters, providing required data to AltaLink’s Corporate Finance Department for use in corporate budget development.
• Serve as an expert in regulatory accounting, ensuring consistent alignment, interpretation, and operationalization of corporate financial information in regulatory filings.
• Sign‑off on AltaLink financial statements with respect to revenue recognition and associated provisions.
• Monitor compliance and reporting of Alberta Utilities Commission directives relating to tariff matters.
• Manage the internal process concerning, and participate in, industry consultations on regulatory matters.
• Direct and perform skilled economic and financial analytical work of high complexity in support of regulatory proceedings and executive decision‑making.
• Oversee direct reports, ensuring successful work/project plan organization, execution, and closure of assigned regulatory issues.
• Uphold AltaLink’s reputation and credibility on tariff‑related matters.
• Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, tasks, resource quantification, and budget and timeline determinations.
• Provide performance feedback to supervisors and staff from other departments.
• Assist the executive team in evaluating and developing recommendations on tariff and rates‑related issues.
• Review, develop, revise, or maintain complex models necessary for regulatory applications, testimony in proceedings, and implementation of ABUC decisions.
• Set direction for the Law and Regulatory Department’s electronic document management system with respect to all regulatory matters.
• Demonstrate key behaviors and meet expectations outlined in AltaLink’s four cultural pillars: one team, continuous improvement, customer focus, and personal accountability.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation required.
• Minimum of 10‑15 years of professional finance experience, including 5‑8 years in electric utility regulatory or related roles.
• Proven ability to perform the responsibilities listed above.
• Skilled understanding of policy development, revenue requirement and cost recovery, and regulatory economics and rate design principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers.
• Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time Off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.