Regulatory Affairs Manager

About Us

Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns, and operates sustainable district energy systems across Canada and parts of the US. Our team has a client-focused, community-vested approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing tangible value for continued growth.

In addition to owning and operating one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide value to developers, landowners, end-users and the broader community through flexible thermal neighbourhood energy systems. Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, cogeneration, microgrids, solar PVs, and sewer heat recovery.

Serving Canadians for over 55 years with a reliability rate of 99.99%, we’re developing more than a dozen new low-carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam plant which will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel-switch projects and provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing Regulatory Team, working on a wide range of regulatory, analytical, financial, and operational tasks that are critical to our organization’s success. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, an exceptional writer, understands the principles of project management, can create and analyze financial models, and is capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Regulatory Compliance and Strategy:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable regulations and policies.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory filings and reports to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory matters effectively.

Professional Writing:

• Draft, review, and edit high-quality documents, including applications, reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Translate complex regulatory and technical information into clear and persuasive communication.

Financial and Analytical Expertise:

• Analyze regulatory and financial data to support prudent decision-making and strategic planning.
• Prepare and support the preparation of models and reports showcasing analyses and recommendations.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet objectives within tight deadlines.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison between the Regulatory team, other internal functions, and external partners and stakeholders.
• Foster open communication and collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Support:

• Support internal teams in customer service, billing, projects, and business development, as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to regulatory affairs such as economics, political sciences, engineering, law, business, finance, or any related field (a thesis-based master’s degree is considered an asset).
• 5+ years of proven experience in regulatory affairs, ideally in the utility sector or a similar field, with a strong understanding of regulatory processes and requirements.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, precision, narrative creation, and persuasion.
• Financial literacy and experience in developing and interpreting models and analyses.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Knowledge of public utility regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, customers, stakeholders and key external entities, such as the BCUC and government agencies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey regulatory information to individuals with non-regulatory backgrounds.
• Full proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, statistical analysis software). Having moderate programming skills is considered an asset.

What we Offer

• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Work on impactful projects that shape regulatory strategies and drive organizational success.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive starting salary - $90,000 - $135,000 and performance-based bonus program; this salary range is a guide, with placement on the range dependent on your applicable experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge and flexibility outside of the range for an exceptional candidate. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation package that reflects the value an individual brings to the team.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP matching program at 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement support to maintain your professional credentials.

Please submit your resume, outlining your relevant skills and experience. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a professional writing sample that you have authored or co-authored, which showcases your ability to draft regulatory or technical documents and a financial or analytical model you have prepared.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.