Rates & Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Company Biography

As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.

With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We’re driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities.

At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our community.

Primary Duties

The Rates & Regulatory Affairs Analyst provides expertise, supports the implementation of rates and leads the analysis of changing regulatory requirements for all utilities: electric, gas, water, and wastewater. The incumbent acts as a resource for regulatory, revenue, volume and rates related issues for the organization. S/he is expected to have a meaningful business impact specific to financial performance and regulatory compliance.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Research and analyze all regulatory codes, bulletins and directives for the electricity, gas, water and wastewater industries and advise stakeholders to ensure compliance.

2. Maintain a current understanding of new and evolving legislative requirements.

3. Keep up to date on industry-wide electricity rate applications and reporting of current issues to ensure broad awareness throughout the Corporation, participate in regulatory proceedings and industry working groups as required.

4. Coordinate electricity reporting and record keeping requirements (RRR), electricity scorecard metrics and management discussion and analysis (MDA) with contributors, ensure OEB direction is followed and file required submissions with OEB and IESO in a timely manner.

5. Advise on the implementation of all industry changes relating to pricing and programs and assist with the implementation of other regulatory driven changes with internal utility group leaders.

6. Prepare written reports on industry regulatory issues, initiatives and consultations.

7. Conduct specialized rate design studies including cost-of-service applications.

8. Coordinate, prepare, file, and act as primary contact with the OEB, for electricity price cap IR rate applications and proceedings, and ensure Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) direction is followed.

9. Prepare detailed sales and revenue forecasts for the gas, water, wastewater and electric utilities including customer class analysis for use in rate design.

10. Develop various models for rate design, cost allocation, and bill impacts as necessary for rate design projects.

11. Develop and recommend proposed rate changes for all utilities to the Manager to ensure a favourable financial position.

12. Assist department managers with the analysis of miscellaneous utility fees and charges by reviewing and analyzing cost information and data, calculating cost of service or fees, making recommendations on revisions to utility fees and charges, coordinating with utility staff, and updating fee schedules.

13. Assist with the preparation of written technical reports on rate changes for all utilities. Assist with the preparation of written rates by-law updates and rate schedule updates for municipal utilities.

14. Assist the Billing Department with the implementation of rate changes into the Customer Information System.

15. Work with the Communications group to ensure accurate and timely delivery of news releases, website changes to rate schedules, and other rate adjustment messaging to customers.

16. Ensure internal stakeholders are provided with program related information such as upcoming rate changes or regulatory program changes.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

Experience:

Closing Statement

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

Accessibility Statement

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

Employment Equity

Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Internal applicants must inform their supervisor or manager of their application and subsequent status