Regulatory specialist senior

Job Title:Senior Regulatory Analyst
Ministry:Affordability and Utilities
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Closing Date: January 2 2026
Salary: $3056.50 to $4006.62 bi-weekly ($79774 - $104572/year)
The Affordability division with the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities is responsible for leading and coordinating governments ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable for Albertans with particular focus on the provinces utilities sector and electricity system. The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) represents the interests of Albertas residential farm and small business consumers of electricity and natural gas in Alberta by providing three key services: education providing consumers important information to understand their utility usage and charges and assist them in making smart decisions to meet their utility needs; advocacy ensuring consumers pay the lowest reasonable price for safe and reliable utilities; Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager Regulatory Operations the Senior Regulatory Analyst plays a critical role in advancing the UCAs mandate to represent the interests of residential farm and small business this role you will independently review complex regulatory applications before the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to identify material issues affecting residential farm and small business consumers. You will plan and conduct economic and technical research on complex issues relevant to AUC regulatory proceedings; and assist in preparation the UCAs policy positions and technical evidence for utility applications. The Senior Regulatory Analyst works extensively with external consultants subject matter experts and legal counsel and frequently collaborates with other interveners in AUC utilities proceedings.

The Senior Regulatory Analyst will also focus on the following duties and responsibilities:
Represent residential small business and farm energy consumers in Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and related regulatory proceedings.
Collaborate with external experts and legal counsel to develop evidence arguments and settlements.
Analyze data and develop financial models to evaluate utility performance and market innovation.
Contribute to strategic planning policy development and departmental initiatives.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Creative Problem Solving : University degree in economics law business finance engineering public administration or related education with a minimum of four (4) years related experience in energy utility or other regulated industry.

Knowledge and understanding of legislation regulations programs policies and practice.
Knowledge of economic theory finance and analysis with the ability to apply economic principles in conducting economic analysis.
Knowledge of research methodology and analysis.
Experience with statistical analysis report writing and delivering presentations.

Assets:
Graduate degree.
Experience in preparation of argument and evidence in regulatory proceedings.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Hours of Work 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:15am 4:30pm.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Working for the Alberta Public Service - Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
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