Director - Regulatory Compliance / Hydro One - Toronto, Canada - The MEARIE Group

Description

Director - Regulatory Compliance

Toronto - Regular

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One

Job Purpose

The Director, Regulatory Compliance, is responsible for two key functions:

1. Ontario Energy Board (OEB) compliance-related matters, leading and supporting a team of three to four experienced professionals.
2. The Regulatory Department's Research and Regulatory Administration Group, leading a team of four to five experienced professionals.

Specific Accountabilities

For OEB compliance matters, the Director, Regulatory Compliance performs the following functions:

• Leads Hydro One's participation in OEB compliance-related proceedings.
• Leads the implementation of compliance related OEB decisions, directions, or policies.
• Leads Hydro One's response to OEB compliance inquiries and investigations.
• Monitors and resolves emergent regulatory issues particularly as they relate to compliance matters.
• Leads the ongoing assessment and review of internal processes and controls to ensure OEB compliance and identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with the regulator and other authorities, supporting the advancement of Hydro One's position with internal and external parties.
• Support and provide counsel to other departments in the Regulatory Division on applications and other matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

In respect of the Research and Regulatory Administration Team, the Director, Regulatory Compliance performs the following functions:

• Oversee Hydro One's process to file materials with the Ontario Energy Board and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the management of the Regulatory Affairs SharePoint site and support other departments with their respective Teams and SharePoint sites.
• Provide direction to other departments on the preparation of data and materials to be filed with the Ontario Energy Board and other regulators.
• Manage communications between regulators, senior management and Hydro One
• Manage the department's budget, and training and development needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• A university bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, commerce, or similar
• Post-graduate studies or accreditation in business, law, regulatory or audit preferred.

Required Experience

• Requires 10-15 years' experience with a majority of that experience in a regulatory-related discipline.
• Requires experience leading teams and communicating effectively to executive leadership teams, Boards of Directors, external regulatory, legal, and governmental bodies.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation, and inclusiveness.

We are honored to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada's Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: April 22, 2024

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