Summer Student, Regulatory Affairs - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Highlights of the job:

We are hiring a Summer Student position working out of Edmonton, AB.

Position:
Summer Student, Regulatory Affairs

Term:
Up to four (4) months

Discipline:
Business, Economics and/or Engineering Students Preferred

As the
Summer Student for EPCOR Electricity Operations' Regulatory Affairs team, you will be accountable for providing support for and analysis on various regulatory topics that have an impact on Electricity's operations.

Your work will focus on compliance activities along with ad hoc regulatory research and process improvement assignments. This position reports to the Manager, Transmission Regulatory Affairs.

Company Overview

Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in the City of Edmonton, with a focus on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions.

Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks.

The Regulatory group is an important function within a regulated utility. It is a specific discipline at the nexus of economics, law, engineering and accounting. We are responsible for regulatory filings to the Alberta Utilities Commission for EPCOR Electricity's Distribution and Transmission operations.

We coordinate and participate in industry consultations and are responsible for Compliance, which includes Alberta Reliability Standards, ISO Rules, Code of Conduct and the Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct.

What you'd be responsible for:

Research and analysis to support Regulatory Affairs in evaluating compliance to applicable regulations or to evaluate potential changes in regulation.
Supporting various types of regulatory projects including research and development work related to grant funding processes and opportunities.
Assisting with Code of Conduct compliance administration tasks.
Metrics updates for Alberta Reliability Standards.
Contributing to ongoing efforts for process improvement in Regulatory Affairs.
Assisting with regulatory reviews and special projects, as required.

What's required to be successful:

Enrolled in a postsecondary program, such as Business, Economics and/or Engineering, at a recognized educational institution. Equivalencies will be considered.
Basic familiarity with the electrical utility business and operations.
Strong written and analytical skills.
Ability to break an issue down to fundamental points and explain in an easy to follow logical regulatory quality document.
High degree of professionalism and strong problem resolution abilities.
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Other important facts about this job:

Jurisdiction:
CSU52

Class:
SEP-P

Wage:
$34.21 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Location:
Hugh J. Bolton Service Centre

Application deadline:
March 31, 2024

Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.