Manager, Capital Governance

Highlights of the job

EPCOR's Water Services group (EWS) is excited to announce a full-time temporary (up to 18 months in duration) opportunity for a Capital Governance Manager. This role is part of the Finance team working out of the Rossdale Water Excellence Building at the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

We welcome applications from both current EPCOR employees and external candidates. Current employees are reminded to use their “epcor.com" email address when submitting their applications.

The Capital Governance Manager is accountable for all functions of Capital Governance. This includes the Governance and reporting of EWS projects and programs through interpretation and implementation of relevant organizational policies, procedures and best capital governance practices; managing consistent evaluations, forecasting, budgeting and reporting performance of all EWS capital projects and programs throughout their lifecycle; and monitoring and facilitating appropriate spending approvals.

What you’d be responsible for

In the role of Capital Governance Manager, you are accountable to the Capital Governance Senior Manager and will have the following key accountabilities (but are not limited to these):

• Planning
  • Participating in the development of Capital Plan for the Business Unit and the identification of objectives and priorities (annual work plan) for the upcoming year.
  • Anticipating challenges and obstacles to delivering the annual work plan.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Ensuring adherence to processes, procedures and standards.
  • Identifying and implementing process changes to ensure effective, efficient service delivery.
• Execution
  • Executing the annual objectives and priorities (annual work plan).
  • Removing roadblocks and addressing issues / problems / concerns related to ensure annual targets can be met.
  • Responding to shifts in priorities as required.
  • Ensuring that work is completely safely and efficiently.
• Talent
  • Creating capable, committed and high-performing team.
  • Setting appropriate performance objectives for each team member.
  • Holding team members accountable for achieving results and demonstrating required behaviors.
• Relationships
  • Collaborating cross functionally to resolve issues.
  • Consulting with customers or stakeholders to create understanding and resolve issues or concerns.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborating with colleagues to resolve issues or concerns.
  • Providing (technical) insights and expertise to support decision-making.
• Leading the capex budget process including organizing meetings, developing material, tables and graphs as required.
• Preparing the capital STIP metric based on budget including related supporting material.
• Leading all regulatory initiatives including PBR and related annual progress reports. This includes gathering the necessary supporting documents, tables and graphs; properly supported variance analysis and tables; and support for regulatory requests.

What’s required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized post-secondary education institute.
• Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA)
• Experience that includes:
  • 10+ years of related accounting, regulatory, business analysis and/or data analytics.
  • Leading in a supervisory capacity.
  • Working in a regulated utility environment is a valuable asset to have.
• Technical skills that include:
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.
  • Proven understanding of regulatory framework.

In addition to the above, as the successful candidate you will demonstrate the following:

Acts with Integrity – You are trustworthy, fair and able to keep confidences. Brings forward situations thought to be inappropriate or inconsistent with EPCOR’s policies and values and creates a respectful work environment where ideas are challenged and people feel trusted and safe.

Drive for Results – You establish and clearly communicate performance standards, ensuring priorities, needs, and expectations are well-defined. By providing constructive feedback when standards are not met, you implement actionable plans to address and resolve performance challenges. Collaborating with the team, you break down goals into attainable steps and develop strategic approaches to achieve them. You proactively improve systems and work methods to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while anticipating and addressing potential obstacles to ensure the successful execution of plans and attainment of results.

Demonstrating an Enterprise Perspective – You possess a strong ability to view the business holistically, aligning your insights with the corporate strategy to shape the Business Unit’s plan. By transforming these strategic goals into clear and actionable objectives for your team, you drive meaningful progress. Your decision-making is thoughtful and comprehensive, considering all available options and recognizing the ripple effects of your choices both within and beyond your business unit

Gain Support – You excel at persuading and convincing others by meticulously preparing data, documentation, and facts to reinforce your position in presentations or discussions. You craft clear, logical, and concise arguments that effectively present your perspective, while thoughtfully weighing the pros and cons of alternative approaches. By considering others’ viewpoints and putting yourself in their shoes, you gain deeper understanding and adapt your responses accordingly, attuned to both spoken and unspoken cues.

Focus on Operations - You prioritize the safe and reliable operation of your work area by creating and implementing practical safety and operational procedures that cultivate a culture of safety and efficiency. Actively involving employees, you gather their feedback on challenges and areas for improvement in safety and operations. You communicate updates and changes to processes clearly and effectively, ensuring they resonate with front-line employees. By helping them understand their roles and the significance of these procedures, you empower the team to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Leading Teams – You excel at building and leading high-performing teams by communicating roles and expectations with clarity and precision. You ensure team members have access to the tools, information, and resources they need to succeed. By actively involving the team in planning, problem-solving, and decision-making processes on matters that impact them, you foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. You encourage their contributions and ideas, maintaining a sharp focus on key priorities while eliminating distractions and addressing any barriers to success.

Other important facts about this job

This is a professional level position and that typically works Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

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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.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• 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.