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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
RRSP Matching Program

About the role

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to be responsible for a wide range of regulatory, analytical, financial, and operational tasks - supporting regulatory compliance, managing regulatory project deliverables, cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships, promoting regulatory knowledge and understanding within the organization, and providing regulatory advice and recommendations to the Director, Regulatory Affairs. The Manager also provides mentorship and guidance to the Senior/Regulatory Analyst.

What You'll Do

Regulatory Proceedings, Research and Strategy

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations and policies. Draft, prepare, review, edit and submit high-quality documents, including applications, reports, proposals, regulatory filings and correspondence to ensure regulatory compliance. Analyze regulatory and financial data and support the Director, Regulatory Affairs in strategic planning and prudent decision-making. Evaluate regulatory, financial, and business risks and opportunities to support the Director, Regulatory Affairs in strategic guidance and planning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory matters effectively. Conduct research on various regulatory-related topics and prepares regulatory memos, which include the topic, context, analyses and recommendations.

Project Management and Communication

Manage multiple regulatory tasks and projects simultaneously, as the project manager, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables by: Translating complex regulatory and technical information into clear and persuasive communication. Conveying regulatory information to individuals with non-regulatory backgrounds. Providing mentorship and guidance to the Senior/Regulatory Analyst to support professional development, knowledge sharing, and high-quality project outcomes. Stakeholder Relationships and Collaboration

Support internal teams in customer service, billing, projects and business development, as required. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, customers, stakeholders, and key external entities, such as the BCUC, other energy utilities, and government agencies. Serve as a liaison between the Regulatory team, other internal functions, and external partners and stakeholders. Foster open communication and collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Data Analysis and Modeling Support and Supervision

Support the development and maintenance of financial and operational models in regulatory proceedings, including but not limited to certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), revenue requirement and rates applications, information requests (IRs), and other major regulatory and compliance filings and proceedings. Support sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to evaluate regulatory impacts and business outcomes. Provide detailed insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis to the Director, Regulatory Affairs.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to regulatory affairs such as economics, political sciences, engineering, law, business, finance, or any related field. A thesis-based master’s degree is considered an asset. 5+ years of proven experience in regulatory affairs or a similar field, with a strong understanding of regulatory processes and requirements. Experience with the BCUC proceedings and framework is considered a strong asset. Exceptional writing and critical thinking skills with a focus on clarity, precision, narrative creation, and persuasion. Financial literacy and experience in developing and interpreting financial models and analyses. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information. Knowledge of public utility regulation principles, with comprehensive knowledge of applicable utility regulations and federal, provincial and municipal policies. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, customers, stakeholders, and key external entities, such as the BCUC, other energy utilities, and government agencies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey regulatory information to individuals with non-regulatory backgrounds. Full proficiency in relevant software and tools, e.g., Microsoft Office suite, statistical analysis software. Basic programming skills is considered an asset.

About Us

Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy is the developer, owner, and operator of sustainable district energy systems across North America. Our team has a client-focused, community-driven approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing clear, measurable benefits that direct long-term growth and sustainability.

As developer, owner, and operator of one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide significant value to developers, landowners, end-users, and the broader community through flexible thermal energy solutions by reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and improving energy reliability. With sixteen bespoke projects across Ontario, British Columbia, and Washington State, we are helping communities transition to cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure.

Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, sewer heat recovery, thermal storage, and microgrids.

Utilizing experience and expertise developed through over 56 years of service, Creative Energy is advancing a wide portfolio of new low-carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam energy centre. This will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel-switch projects and will provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come.

What We Offer

Be part of a team that values ingenuity, tenacity, partnership, agility and integrity. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. Competitive starting salary and performance-based bonus program. An estimate of the base pay range is CAD$130,300 - CAD$162,900. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including an RRSP matching program at 5%.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.

About Creative Energy

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A leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns, and operates sustainable district energy systems across North America. Founded in 1968, its mission is to decarbonize buildings through community energy, aiding cities in achieving climate change and net zero targets and providing tangible environmental and economic benefits for partners, developers, businesses, and communities. Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, cogeneration, microgrids, solar PVs, and sewer heat recovery.

The company owns and operates one of the largest district energy systems in North America — proudly maintaining a 99.99% reliability record — and has over 17 new district energy systems currently in development. Visit our website to learn more about the upcoming sustainable community energy systems.

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