Senior Inspector, Inspection & Enforcement

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

Job summary

Ontario Energy Board invites applications for a Senior Inspector to gather information and assess compliance with enforceable provisions under the legal framework. Working with subject-matter experts and legal, you will lead complex inspections and ensure evidence-based outcomes while maintaining professional relationships with regulated entities.

You will oversee inspection procedures, manage risks, and produce summary reports.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in inspection, compliance, audit, risk-based methodologies, independent assurance, or consulting and advisory services.
• 8 years’ progressive experience conducting audits in a regulatory setting.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., CPA, P.Eng.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• PMP is an asset

Responsibilities

• Address the most complex non-compliance matters by regulated companies with legal and regulatory rules.
• Undertake reviews of activities of regulated entities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot matters identified as issues and resolve or escalate as required.
• Lead complex inspections of regulated entities and perform follow-up when required.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with the OEB’s Inspection Procedures manual.
• Engage in discussions and information gathering with regulated entities.
• Participate in the development of the Three-Year Inspection plan informed by a risk assessment.
• Apply risk-based tools to assess compliance matters.
• Prepare summary reports of the inspection activity results.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships as a trusted inspector.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 970

Position Type: Union Permanent

Department: Inspection & Enforcement

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

Job Posting Close Date: 08/24/2026

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

Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province.

Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

We are theONTARIO ENERGY BOARD.

Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, the Senior Inspector is responsible to gather information to assess compliance against enforceable provisions. To fulfil this role, inspectors are required to know and use procedures for effective inspection and evidence collection. Inspectors must conduct all inspection activities within the legal framework established by the Act and adhere to the procedures in the Inspection Procedural Manual. The Senior Inspector engages the subject matter experts at the OEB on the different enforceable provisions and the related regulatory policy, guidance, and bulletins, as well as OEB processes to ensure they have all relevant information. Legal is consulted on all inspections and are notified at the commencement of an inspection. If the inspection moves to enforcement than legal becomes actively involved to assist in obtaining a resolution.

Responsibilities

• Address the most complex non-compliance matters by regulated companies with the legal and regulatory rules through timely and fair processes in accordance with the OEB’s responsibility for consumer protection and market oversight, to provide confidence to industry and consumers
• Undertake reviews of activities of regulated entities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot matters that have been identified as an issue and resolve or escalated in a timely manner as required.
• Lead complex inspections of regulated entities and perform follow-up when required.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with the OEB’s Inspection Procedures manual
• Engage in discussions and information gathering with regulated entities
• Participate in the development of the Three-Year Inspection plan informed by a risk assessment of the various inspections
• Understand an apply risk based tools to assess compliance matters. The model is developed and is not maintained by the Inspector it is used by them
• Prepare summary reports of the Inspection activity results undertaken by the department
• As a trusted inspector develop and maitain positive relationships

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline. Commerce, Public Policy, or related discipline
• 5 years’ experience in inspection, compliance, audit, risk-based methodologies, independent assurance, or consulting and advisory services
• 8 years’ progressive experience conducting audits in a regulatory setting
• Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities at once
• Professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., CPA, P.Eng. etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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] .