Manager, Market Policy & Analysis

Job title: Manager, Market Policy & Analysis

Job description: Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Market Policy & Analysis

Job Requisition ID: 18660

Ministry: Service Alberta

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open competition

Closing Date: November 21, 2021

Classification: Management Manager Zone 2

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on!

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The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) represents the interests of electricity and natural gas (residential, farm and small business) consumers in Alberta. The UCA works to ensure Alberta utility consumers have the information, representation and protection they need in Alberta’s restructured electricity and natural gas markets. The UCA solicits and analyzes consumer concerns and provides advice and guidance to stakeholders including government, regulators and utilities

Role

Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the responsibilities of the Manager, Market Policy and Analysis, include:

• Researching, recommending and implementing UCA policy related to rate regulation, facilities regulation and market regulation.
• Independently determining the requirements for economic, technical and policy research related to rate regulation, facilities regulation and market regulation.
• Assigning a Senior Analyst, or Analyst to undertake such research and the Manager independently determines the requirements for any external consultants needed to support such research.
• Directing the Senior Analysts and Analysts concerning the development of all UCA evidence on regulatory policy issues to be presented at AUC hearings or at similar forums such as inquiries initiated by the Department of Energy, and ensuring the Market Policy and Analysis Team provides effective support to the Regulatory Operations Team for individual interventions.
• Reviewing all UCA regulatory evidence and argument to ensure consistency with approved UCA policy.
• Representing the UCA as an expert technical witness or policy witness at Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regulatory hearings and will represent the UCA as a policy spokesperson on various senior-level external committees including the Electricity Coordination Forum, the Market Advisory Committee and the Transmission Facilities Cost Monitoring Committee.
• Representing the UCA as a policy spokesperson before the Department Of Energy (DOE) on matters related to the regulatory framework, wholesale and retail market structure and transmission policy; before the AUC on matters related to AUC rules, AUC inquiries and customer complaints; before the MSA on matters related to wholesale, forward and retail markets; and before the Alberta Electric Systems Operator (AESO) on matters related to AESO rules, resource adequacy and other AESO stakeholder consultations.
• Collaborating with other consumer interveners to coordinate efficient participation in regulatory and other proceedings affecting small consumer interests.

A critical responsibility is to initiate and maintain effective working relations and partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to develop, design, advocate and implement strategies and provide advice and input into regulatory projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

A related university degree (law, engineering, economics, accounting, business, and mathematics is desired) and at least four years of related experience in regulatory and utilities operations is required. See below for equivalencies.

Experience as an expert or policy witness is an asset.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking: you will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.

Creative Problem Solving: you will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.

Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.

Develop Networks: you will proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments: you will lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.

Systems Thinking: you will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change.

Salary

$3,062.51 – $4,121.25 bi-weekly ($79,931 – $107,564 / year)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This position is located at the Century Park Place Building, 855 8 Ave SW, Calgary

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

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It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) . Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

The Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID 19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees, to improve the health and safety of Alberta Public Service employees and Albertans we serve.

Any candidates in the process for applying for employment with the Government of Alberta, must be able to comply with one of the following:

• Proof of COVID 19 vaccination;
• If you are a successful candidate and have not provided proof of COVID 19 vaccination, you may select to produce a negative PCR (molecular polymerase chain reaction) or rapid test result, date-stamped within 72 hours of every scheduled work day/shift, on an ongoing basis starting on December 14, 2021. These tests will be paid for by the employee;
• Candidates and employees who are unable to get vaccinated based on a protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act may request approval for an exemption and accommodation.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

Company: Government of Alberta

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 06 Nov 2021 02:37:54 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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