Senior Regulatory Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Operations, the Senior Regulatory Analyst plays a critical role in advancing the UCA's mandate to represent the interests of residential, farm and small business consumers. In this role, you will independently review complex regulatory applications before the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to identify material issues affecting residential, farm and small business consumers. You will plan and conduct economic and technical research on complex issues relevant to AUC regulatory proceedings; and assist in preparation the UCA's policy positions and technical evidence for utility applications. The Senior Regulatory Analyst works extensively with external consultants, subject matter experts and legal counsel and frequently collaborates with other interveners in AUC utilities proceedings.

The Senior Regulatory Analyst will also focus on the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Represent residential, small business and farm energy consumers in Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and related regulatory proceedings.
• Review and analyze utility applications, providing recommendations on UCA participation.
• Collaborate with external experts and legal counsel to develop evidence, arguments, and settlements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across government, utilities, and consumer organizations.
• Analyze data and develop financial models to evaluate utility performance and market innovation.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and departmental initiatives.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Build Collaborative Environments: Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results and possesses excellent communication skills are essential to this role; clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all. This involves listening, interpreting, formulating, and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written messages.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to efficiently and effectively manage and advance deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess options, evaluate implications, and determine the best course of action in dynamic situations.
• Agility: Ability to respond and adapt to dynamic situations with flexibility and creativity.
• Drive for Results: Ability to understand that the UCA's mandate is driven by clear and measurable results, which directly translate into positive and fair outcomes for small consumers of energy.    

Qualifications

University degree in economics, law, business, finance, engineering, public administration or related education with a minimum of four (4) years related experience in energy, utility or other regulated industry.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience may be considered on the basis of:1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required Experience: 

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation, regulations, programs, policies, and practice. 
• Knowledge of economic theory, finance and analysis with the ability to apply economic principles in conducting economic analysis.
• Knowledge of research methodology and analysis.
• Experience with statistical analysis, report writing and delivering presentations.

Assets:

• Graduate degree.
• Experience in preparation of argument and evidence in regulatory proceedings. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Hours of Work – 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:30pm.

Location – Calgary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.