Recruitment posting
Alberta Utilities Commission
Competition #: 734
Ministry : Affordability and Utilities
Opening Date : 2021/10/14
closing Date : 2021/11/04
Role : Commission Members
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Energy is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as full-time and acting Commission Members of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC).
The AUC is an independent, quasi-judicial agency accountable to the Alberta Legislature and the public through the Minister of Energy. It regulates various aspects of the utilities sector, as well as natural gas and electricity markets to protect social, economic and environmental interests of Alberta where competitive market forces do not.
The AUC employs fair, open and transparent regulatory processes and makes sound, principled decisions based on the evidence before it and in accordance with the Alberta Utilities Commission Act, the Electric Utilities Act, the Gas Utilities Act, the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, the Pipeline Act, Public Utilities Act and other related Acts and Regulations.
Commission Structure
Headquartered in Calgary, the AUC consists of a Chair and up to eight full-time Commission Members, of which two can be appointed Vice-Chairs. Members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Supporting the Chair and Commission members is an executive management team and approximately 130 staff with expertise in law, economics, engineering, finance, accounting, environmental sciences and other related fields.
The Commission Member is to participate in collaborative, multi-disciplinary decision making processes and issue sound, principled decisions on the outcome of applications following verbal or written public proceedings.
You will promote teamwork, support achievement of procedural efficiencies, and support a coordinated effort to reform established regulatory processes and culture.
The full-time Commission Member position will have significant demands and responsibilities, including some travel within the province. The Commission receives, reviews and adjudicates over one thousand applications of varying levels of complexity per year and initiates a number of its own processes in pursuit of its regulatory mandate. Commission Members must act honestly, in good faith and in the public interest in the discharge of their duties.
As an acting Commission Member, from time to time, you may be called upon to participate as a Commission Member making decisions in a proceeding, particularly where your professional experience and/or knowledge of a particular subject area could assist in the review of an application.
Full time and acting Commission Members, ideally, your background includes senior decision making experience in complex multi-disciplinary and collaborative environments in highly specialized subject areas.
The ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively within the AUC framework/guidelines and proven ability to drive for results by delivering on goals and objectives relevant to the mandate of the AUC.
Experience in electricity, natural gas or other network industries is an asset.
Experience interpreting and applying legislation and knowledge of the principles of natural justice and quasi-judicial processes are key.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
A graduate degree in law, engineering, economics, finance, business, accounting, environmental sciences or other related field, or a bachelor’s degree with a professional designation in a relevant field is preferred.
Credential and experience verification may be conducted.
The Government of Alberta is committed to offering qualified Albertans the opportunity to be considered as public members on Alberta’s public agencies, boards and commissions. To help ensure that Albertans are well-represented on boards, we invite applicants from all backgrounds who embody a range of knowledge, skills and expertise to apply.
Annual salary range is $153,595 to $207,805 as per RABCCA Regulation level three.
Full-time Commission Members are required to work full-time hours and can expect a significant time commitment to meet the demands of this role.
The Commission has offices in Calgary and Edmonton. Travel within the province will be required.
Standard remuneration for acting Commission Members is:
- $1000.00 per hearing day,
- $125.00 per hour for preparation, review and writing, including decision writing, (maximum of eight hours per day) and
- $62.50 per hour for travel time on non-hearing days.
The AUC has a Code of Conduct and Ethics that sets out the rules about conflicts of interest and other matters for the Commission Members and employees. Please go to www.auc.ab.ca/pages/mission-statement.aspx and click on ‘Code of Conduct and Ethics’ to view this document.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and other documents requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Please note: This ad will close on November 4, 2021, or until suitable candidates found.
The posting may be used to fill current and future public agency vacancies.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 12th Floor 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S7 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.