We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together. At ENMAX, regulatory plays a critical role in how we serve customers, invest in our electricity system and deliver long-term value.
Director, Regulatory Position Type: Permanent Union: Exempt – Management Professional (MP) We’re looking for a Director, Regulatory, to provide strategic leadership across ENMAX’s regulatory portfolio, with a primary focus on Distribution, Transmission and the Rate of Last Resort. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams for complex regulatory applications and proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), advise senior leaders on emerging regulatory matters and guide a talented team responsible for delivering high-quality regulatory outcomes. This is an influential leadership role for someone who combines deep regulatory expertise with strategic thinking, strong business judgment and the ability to bring people together around complex issues.
Provide direct leadership to managers, professional and union employees, including coaching, development and succession planning, to build team capability and effectively deliver the department’s advisory and case management services. Ensure all required regulatory applications are filed within established timelines and that supporting evidence is accurate, complete, internally consistent, responsive to regulatory requirements and defensible. Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support fair and timely cost recovery, appropriate returns, customer value, operational requirements and ENMAX’s long-term business objectives while maintaining regulatory credibility and compliance.
Coach and prepare ENMAX employees to effectively participate as witnesses in regulatory proceedings. Provide strategic regulatory advice on business and regulatory matters, including identifying regulatory risks and opportunities and developing appropriate strategies and mitigations.
Collaborate with other utilities and regulatory applicants where interests align to improve efficiency before the AUC and strengthen ENMAX’s regulatory position.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Legal, business areas, AUC staff, interveners and other stakeholders involved in regulatory proceedings. Support regulatory governance, including work planning, budget management and preparation of matters for the Regulatory Steering Committee. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (economics, accounting, finance, engineering, law) Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible regulatory experience;
experience as a witness in regulatory proceedings is preferred. Extensive experience providing strategic leadership in the development and defence of complex regulatory applications, from application strategy and evidence development through filing, written proceedings, hearings and decision implementation. Utility industry experience, preferably within Alberta, with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment.
Strong knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution businesses and their regulatory frameworks. Leads, coaches and develops high-performing teams, builds capability and supports succession planning for critical roles. Connects regulatory strategy and decisions to broader business objectives, customer impacts, financial outcomes and long-term organizational priorities.
Applies solid regulatory knowledge, analytical thinking and sound judgment to navigate complex proceedings, assess risks and develop credible strategies. Communicates complex regulatory and business information clearly and diplomatically, influencing senior leaders and external stakeholders. Effectively manages competing priorities,
resources and commitments while maintaining quality and delivering against regulatory and business timelines.
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. Hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home. The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).
Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party. In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home.
We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration. For more than a century, we have helped power Alberta, and our communities still count on us every day. Reliable by nature, we plan responsibly for tomorrow while keeping energy accessible and dependable today.
This is energy people can count on now, and trust for the future.
📌 Regulatory Affairs Manager (home-based) (Calgary)
🏢 ENMAX
📍 Calgary