Senior Advisor, Transmission Policy & Compliance

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking a Senior Advisor for its Transmission Policy & Compliance team in Toronto. This role drives critical policy initiatives and stakeholder engagement in the electricity sector, ideal for candidates with significant experience and expertise in transmission systems. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, committed to delivering public value to Ontarians.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in electricity transmission, electricity system planning or related policy development in a team lead role.
• Expert knowledge of transmission system connections, operations and planning.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s electricity sector and regulatory frameworks strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads transmission policy initiatives and engages with stakeholders.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative policy research.
• Prepares policy papers and communicates analysis to senior management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Regulatory writing

Political acuity

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, policy, economics or related discipline

Graduate degree in public administration, policy or economics

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Job ID : 764

Position Type : Union Permanent

Department : Transmission Policy & Compliance

Salary Grade : 9 ($125,384 - $147,503)

Job Posting Close Date : 07 / 10 / 2025

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the Ontario Energy Board .

Overview

We are currently seeking an energetic and collaborative electricity transmission expert to join the OEB’s Transmission Policy & Compliance team as a Senior Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who likes intellectually challenging work in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Reporting to the Manager, Transmission Policy & Compliance, the Senior Advisor is responsible for leading transmission policy initiatives. The Senior Advisor acts as a subject matter expert in transmission policy and mentors and leads a staff team in engaging with industry stakeholders, developing policy options and making recommendations to senior OEB leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leads internal teams and multi-stakeholder groups, including planning, coordinating, managing, monitoring and reporting on project methodology, scheduling, resourcing requirements and deliverables
• Conducts and facilitates quantitative and qualitative policy research, including analyzing, evaluating and identifying the interactions of policy options
• Undertakes reviews of potential compliance issues on a timely basis and evaluates the appropriate course of action
• Prepares policy papers and briefings to solicit feedback from stakeholders and facilitates stakeholder engagement in policy initiatives
• Communicates analysis and provides recommendations in support of effective decision making with senior management to resolve sensitive, complex and contentious issues
• Interprets and communicates the OEB's policies, practices and procedures to energy stakeholders
• Monitors the energy and regulatory policy environment in Ontario and other jurisdictions to identify emerging industry issues

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, policy, economics or related discipline
• Graduate degree in public administration, policy or economics is preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electricity transmission, electricity system planning or related policy development in a team lead role
• Expert knowledge of transmission system connections, operations and planning
• Knowledge of Ontario’s electricity sector is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Ontario’s wholesale electricity market and its governing legislation and institutions is preferred
• Knowledge of principles and approaches to economic regulation is strongly preferred
• Experience working within a regulated industry, regulatory body and / or utility is strongly preferred
• Exceptional regulatory writing skills
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Political acuity to recognize sensitive situations and recommend appropriate solutions

Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [e-mail] .

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