Manager, Efficiency And Demand Management

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OverviewThe Manager, Efficiency and Demand Management is responsible for providing oversight and direction to staff, creating a culture that harmonizes with the overall mission, vision, strategic priorities, and values of OEB. The Manager inspires teamwork, cohesiveness, and innovation to effectively deliver the required services in support of the OEB.
The Manager organizes and coordinates adjudicative proceedings and policy development related to natural gas and electricity demand-side management and natural gas integrated resource planning. This may include resolving complex issues with multiple stakeholders and providing professional support on a wide variety of technical and subject matter issues. The Manager also has oversight of the OEB’s role in the annual evaluation, measurement and verification of natural gas demand side management programs.
Responsibilities
Manage issue identification, research, analysis, policy formulation, and project management for the development of regulatory strategy and policy, as well as overseeing technical, regulatory/rate-making and policy options/advice, coordinating generic issues, research and analysis and the formulation of recommendations, and consultations with/working groups made up of energy/regulatory stakeholders, senior industry officials, ministry, and government officials.
Develop work plans and ensure resources are in place to meet OEB commitments for initiatives such as the establishment and implementation of a natural gas and electricity demand side management framework and an integrated resource planning framework for natural gas, and the annual evaluation, measurement and verification of natural gas demand side management programs, related policy and applications.
Assign cases to technical staff and coordinate the review of complex generic issues and the overall review for applications relevant to demand side management, and natural gas integrated resource planning, and other related matters.
Provide direction, coaching, mentorship, and motivation to direct reports.
Responsible for staffing levels of the department, including the recruitment and selection of direct reports to support and build a diverse and empowered team.
Establish working internal and external networks and seek opportunities for process improvements.
Collaborate with senior leaders and other stakeholders to exchange, share, propose and develop new policies and processes to align with corporate goals and objectives.
Where appointed, act as delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of the Ontario Energy Board.
Create and ensure adherence to corporate policy, continually evaluating and recommending opportunities for improvement.
Prepare formal reports, provide operational metrics and KPIs, and recommend solutions for review and endorsement by senior leaders to improve business service delivery.
Manage the overall budget, financial monitoring, forecasting, and administrative functions for the team to ensure budget compliance.
Develop and provide communication that is transparent and informative to the consumer to ensure accuracy and understanding of relevant energy regulations.
Motivate the team to deliver the timely, high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders using innovation, creative solutions, and professional approaches.
Qualifications
University degree in Environmental Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Public Administration or related discipline.
A graduate degree or professional designation is an asset.
7 years of experience in one or more of the following: rate regulation, policy development, conservation, and energy efficiency programs.
3 to 5 years of management experience in a regulatory industry, utility, public sector, or not-for-profit setting.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations to audiences.
Diplomacy and interpersonal skills to build rapport and work constructively with internal and external stakeholders, including the public.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills to balance competing needs and provide recommendations and solutions to complex and potentially contentious issues.
Numeracy and accounting literacy to manage budgets, service contracts and cost awards to intervenors.
Project management and organizational skills to undertake complex assignments and manage project teams.
Knowledge of relevant legislation that affects the Ontario energy sector is required;
familiarity with electricity planning legislation is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
This job posting represents an existing vacancy.
Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to View email address on ca.hrm.tc .
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