Manager, Tariff - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.Job DescriptionThe Markets & Tariff team have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Tariff. The Tariff team designs and implements the ISO tariff which recovers the cost of the transmission system from users and defines system access requirements to the transmission system. This is a powerful role! You will play a key role in enabling the transformation of the province’s electricity sector through Tariff Modernization activities to evolve and simplify the ISO tariff, making it more adaptable and accessible. You’ll lead planning, analysis, design, stakeholder engagement, regulatory process and implementation related to the ISO Tariff. This team monitors external signals and threats to prioritize required tariff revisions, evaluate options, identify risks and mitigation, works with internal and external stakeholders to propose changes, develop regulatory applications and implement approved changes. The Tariff team also implements the ISO tariff through rates and riders as well as the application of the ISO tariff terms and conditions, with a focus on consistent application/interpretation and continual efficiency improvements.Key aspects of the role:

• Lead a team of tariff experts as well as cross-collaborative teams to achieve tariff deliverables and objectives

• Collaborate with leaders to set out the vision for the ISO tariff to guide department priorities and activities

• Develop process and procedures to monitor, adapt and implement the ISO tariff

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Department of Energy (DOE), other electric utilities, customers and business leaders as they relate to the ISO tariff

• Lead development of analysis and recommendations, lead stakeholder engagement activities, collaborate with other agencies, support application preparation and act as a witness during proceedings

• Enable strategic tariff analysis and proposals as required to ensure that analysis and design supports robust decisions and regulatory applications

• Explore and leverage new techniques to build understanding with stakeholders to support regulatory efficiency

• Lead the development of documentation and training to ensure collaborative, consistent and efficient tariff application across the AESO

Signs you’ll enjoy this role:

• You thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity work with an organization embarking on transformative change.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively discussions. You revel in working and learning in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives

• You embrace change, pivot and adapt with ease

• You enjoy learning and working with bright professionals fostering diverse and innovating thinking, technical excellence and knowledge sharing

• You have a strong disposition to enabling system access in a fair, economic and reliable manner

• You are adept at building, leading and working with cross-collaborative teams, you’ll be working with staff across different teams and disciplines to ensure that ISO tariff activities and project plans capture AESO wide considerations and in line with AESO’s strategic priorities

• You thrive in taking a planned and structured approach to project delivery

A combination of these experiences and qualities will support your success in this role:

• Solid understanding of policies, tariffs and/or rules within the utility industry experience

• Worked in a role that influenced the development and/or implementation of policies, tariffs and/or rules

• Experience in tariff design, tariff implementation, transmission planning and/or rate design is an asset

• Experience in regulatory proceedings

• Experience leading teams and complex work

• Project Management fundamentals

Application deadline: July 27, 2022The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the AESO ) is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. By submitting your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, you hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the AESO, in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta, as amended from time to time.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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