Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning . We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for regulatory compliance and financial analysis? We are seeking a Rate Applications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of regulatory filings in line with industry standards. You will conduct research to support the company's positions in rate filings and act as a project manager, ensuring internal stakeholders are informed, deadlines are met, and documentation is ready for submission. Additionally, you will assess emerging regulatory issues and industry standards to keep the company aligned with current and future requirements.

What You’ll Do Regulatory Filings and Support

• Prepare rate applications and related documents for submission to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), including handling interrogatory responses.
• Develop financial models and perform financial analyses to support regulatory strategies and filings.
• Manage rate case databases and document control to ensure information availability and recovery.

Research and Analysis

• Maintain a regulatory database, identifying relevant issues for future research.
• Provide research support to witnesses and counsel involved in regulatory proceedings.
• Analyze and interpret company financial and statistical data for use in regulatory reports, filings, and studies.

Strategic Planning and Development

• Participate in the development and preparation of annual budgets, strategic plans, and financial forecasts.
• Research emerging regulatory rules and procedures, interpret results, and make recommendations aligned with company policies.
• Develop, analyze, revise, and administer the organization's tariff schedules.

Monitoring and Compliance

• Review and analyze staff papers and decisions from the OEB.
• Monitor industry issues and regulatory developments to advise on appropriate actions.
• Stay informed about initiatives from the OEB, IESO, Ministry of Energy, and other organizations.
• Support the Rates and Settlements division with MIFRS & IFRS reporting, including variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and health & safety policies and standards.

Corporate Values And Conduct

• Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who You Are Education & Technical Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• CMA, CGA, CA, or CPA designation preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and governmental requirements, including relevant codes and handbooks.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in finance or regulatory roles.
• Proven experience in building financial models and handling complex spreadsheets.
• Comprehensive understanding of utility functions.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and compellingly convey information.
• Effective planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Where you will work

• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who We Are As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s Why Alectra Might Be Your Ideal Workplace

• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

• Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

• Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. *Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.*

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com . We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship. Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.