Senior Manager, Government Relations - Electricity

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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