Highlights of the job

 

We are seeking an accomplished

and strat

egic

leader to serve as

a

Senior Manager, Government Relations

– Electricity

in Edmonton, AB.

This is a pivotal role

to

shape EPCOR’s long-term position in one of the most dynamic electricity markets in

N

orth America

.

 

Th

is

Full-Time Permanent

position provides enterprise leadership on influencing

policy in a sector undergoing rapid transformation, while ensuring customers, communities, and the grid remain at the heart of EPCOR’s decision making.

The Senior Manager, Government Relations

Electricity

leads EPCOR’s strategy

, advocacy

and engagement

,

advis

ing

on electricity policy reform

. This includes

policies

related to

distribution

,

transmission,

market and pricing

reforms, procurement

,

wholesale markets, and competitive and regulated retail.

This role will

brin

g

clear

insight, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of Alberta’s evolving electricity landscape

.

 

You will work in close partnership with a peer Senior Manager who will lead government relations

for our

water and growth business as well as our Shareholder Relations

. Together you will build a cohesive, collaborative, and high-

performing

GR team that supports EPC

OR

’s enterprise strategy

. Both roles are designed to complement one another, leveraging shared intelligence, aligned advocacy, and mutual support to strengthen EPCOR’s overall external influence.

 

What you’d be responsible for

 

In the role of

Sr. Manager, Government Relations

,

you are accountable to the

Director, Sustainability & Public Affairs

and will have the following key accountabilities

:

 

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Develop

  ing

  a forward-looking GR strategy for electricity aligned with

  provincial and federal electricity policy trends, market developments and

  EPCOR’s business plans, regulatory obligations, decarbonization strategy,

  customer strategy

  and

  long-term

  growth priorities.

• Integrat

  ing

  electricity

  -focused

  GR strategy

  across the organization

  , ensuring alignment and shared understanding of risks, opportunities, and policy direction

  .

• Provid

  ing

  strategic foresight on emerging federal and provincial electricity reforms

  ,

  enabling EPCOR to anticipate change earlier and influence outcomes proactively.

Policy Influence

& External Advocacy

• Lead

  ing

  EPCOR’s

  enterprise engagement on major electricity policy issues

  ,

  including

  but not limited to

  :

  • Market design and REM/AESO reforms

  • Distribution planning modernization

  • DER integration

  • Electricity procurement and wholesale market policy

  • Affordability

    ,

    consumer protection

    , and rate reform

  • Federal clean electricity and emissions polic

    ies

  • Reliability

    ,

    resilienc

    e, and system modernization

    frameworks

• Track

  ing

  , analyz

  ing

  , and assess

  ing

  policy proposals and regulatory decisions with material impacts on EPCOR’s operations

  , customers, and future business.

Federal, Provincial & Interprovincial Engagement

• Build

  ing

  and maintain

  ing

  senior relationships with provincial

  and federal

  electricity ministries, the AESO, AUC, federal

  agencies

  , system operators, and

  peer

  electricity stakeholders across Alberta.

• Support

  ing

  EPCOR’s leadership in provincial consultations, technical working groups,

  multi-stakeholder

  forums,

  and

  national policy conversations.

• Lead

  ing

  EPCOR advocacy on electricity

  -related

  grants, incentive, and

  federal/provincial

  funding opportunities.

Relationship Management

• Lead

  ing

  cross-company relationship strategies for electricity-related government and regulatory partners.

• Develop

  ing

  ongoing

  intelligence on political and market dynamics, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Operational Excellence & Team Leadership

• Oversee

  ing

  monitoring, analysis,

  issues

  escalation management, and

  strategic

  reporting on electricity policy files.

• Provid

  ing

  coaching, issue leadership, and quality oversight for team members supporting electricity policy and GR.

What’s required to be successful

 

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized North American post-secondary institution. A

  degree

  in one of the following fields is considered an asset: Political Science,

  Public Policy,

  Public Administration, Business, Communications,

  Economics

  or related fields.

• Graduate Degree in

  Public

  Policy, Business Administration, or Communications is considered an asset.

 

Experience

• 10+ years of

  experience in

  government relations

  , public policy

  , regulatory affairs, or roles directly connected to electricity systems in industry, government, regulatory bodies, or public agencies.

• Deep familiarity with the Alberta electricity market, including policy frameworks, regulatory structures, wholesale market design, retail models

  , and system operator functions.

• Demonstrated e

  xperience with strategy development,

  budget management, enterprise reporting,

  and

  executive

  communication

  .

• Advanced written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences, including reporting to C-Suite and Board levels.

• Experience navigating privacy legislation and access to information frameworks is desired.

Other important facts about this job

 

 

Jurisdiction:

PROF

Hours of work:

80 hours biweekly

 

The role is eligible for EPCOR’s Employee Referral Reward Program, which offers a $1,000 reward for successful referrals.

 

 

 

Referral Program Guidelines

 

 

 

To qualify for the referral reward:

 

• The referred candidate must mention the referring employee’s name at the time of application.

• The referral must be documented during the recruitment process and prior to the candidate being hired.

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) 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.

• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle -

  Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

 

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