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Senior Regulatory Advisor / Hydro One

Toronto, ON
Senior Level

About the role

Senior Regulatory Advisor / Hydro One

50663 - Toronto - Regular Not Applicable/Optional
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5
millioncustomers. 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 communitiesacross Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safecommunities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function
Develop, file and defend written and oral Regulatory Proceedings and/or Regulatory Compliance challenges byestablishing and leading large multi-disciplined teams of expert staff from across the Hydro One organization. Workwith staff within the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to ensure the requirements of filings and compliance submissionsare fully understood and to influence OEB staff to ensure Hydro One positions are adopted regarding the timingand content of regulatory submissions. Identify required areas of expertise within Hydro One and providing adviceand guidance on the quality and timing of the written and oral evidence necessary to fulfill requirements specifiedby the OEB. Provide advice and guidance to Lines of Business relating to regulatory policies and strategies,implications and the appropriateness of various management processes and practices on policy application andinterpretation. Monitor the application of Corporate policy on regulatory reporting and business operations toensure conformity and proper application.

Specific Accountabilities
Lead the development, approval and submission of regulatory filings to the OEB associated with revenuerequirement, rate design, recovery of deferral accounts, regulatory reporting, asset sales and acquisitions andcompliance issues / challenges.
Provide advice and guidance to Lines of Business relating to regulatory policies and strategies, implications andthe appropriateness of various management processes and practices on policy application and interpretation.Monitor the application of Corporate policy on regulatory reporting and business operations to ensureconformity and proper application. Ensure impacts to current results, business plans and strategies areproactively developed and reviewed with senior management.
Recommend strategies, tactics and positions for the Company to adopt related to regulatory issues requiring theapproval of the OEB. This requires conducting risk assessments and business analysis for the purpose of makingthe recommendations based on well-founded business cases. The assessments and business cases are to bedeveloped with the aid of multi-disciplined teams having accountability for various business issues, which mayimpact revenue requirement, rate design, recovery of deferral accounts, regulatory reporting and complianceissues.
Establish and lead teams of expert staff to conduct the necessary business analysis and prepare the regulatorysubmissions required to successfully achieve the business objectives of Hydro One.
Manage and establish the business relationships needed between the OEB and other external agencies, such asthe IESO, OPA, OPG, other utilities and industry associations to ensure Hydro One interests are understood andpositions adopted, as appropriate. Develop and maintain a network of internal and external business associatesincluding peers within the OEB, other utilities, industry associations and all key business units within Hydro Oneto assist in achieving efficient and favourable OEB decisions.
Project manage the development of regulatory submissions by identifying the required deliverables andplanning, scheduling and assigning the required tasks. Prepare a master schedule of key tasks and deliverables,monitor progress of deliverables and related quality, update the master schedule and provide recommendationsfor corrective action. Prepare and present reports outlining the status of the project and need for correctiveactions.
Develop a budget for larger submissions, obtain the necessary approvals through the development of abusiness case and establish a cost control, approval and monitoring mechanism to ensure effectivemanagement of the budget. Prepare reports covering the financial status of project.
Make recommendations to Supervisor and Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer on effectiveness of teammembers for future involvement in regulatory matters.
Assist with the formulation of process improvements to streamline regulatory approvals by ensuring efficientprocessing of regulatory submission.
Lead the development of regulatory-based special studies such as studies on Performance Based Regulation,Concepts for Cost Allocation and Rate Design, Regulatory efficiency.
Participate on OEB lead industry teams related with regulatory matters.
Establish a comprehensive understanding of all OEB related Legislation, Rules, Licenses and Codes and act asthe subject matter expert within the company in specific areas, including providing interpretation and ensuringall the necessary processes and products are in place to ensure compliance
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When wedevelop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create aworkforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culturebased on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If youare having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability,please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individualswith disabilities in the job application process.
Please note this email is only for accommodation requests.

Resumes sent to this email address will not beconsidered.
"Employer of the year 2025"
Deadline: September 9, 2025.
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page
here. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who areselected for an interview will be contacted.

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