Job Description

Job Title: Regulatory Counsel
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power \xe2\x80\x93 Regulatory Affairs
Location: Halifax, NS \xe2\x80\x93 Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: April 10,2023
Reference Number: 11120

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Regulatory Counsel to join Nova Scotia Power\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Regulatory Affair team. Our downtown based corporate head office is located along the Halifax waterfront, where we offer a hybrid work option enabling you to work from home 2 days each week.

Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Counsel, you will work within a team that is responsible for the development and execution of strategies in the area of rates and regulatory affairs on behalf of Nova Scotia Power Incorporated. The work of Regulatory Counsel includes legal analysis, counseling, negotiating, pleading and document preparation and representation in proceedings before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, rates-related matters, capital approval applications, and rate design.

Key elements of the role include:

The successful candidate will develop and maintain professional relationships with regulators and regulatory staff, customer advocates and other customer/stakeholder representatives, internal clients, customers, and industry groups. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as counsel on behalf of the Company in proceedings before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
• Preparing regulatory filings and overseeing the preparation of associated testimony.
• Assisting in negotiations with external persons and organizations.
• Being knowledgeable about and responsible for advising the Company on its legal and regulatory obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Public Utilities Act, the Electricity Act and regulations and other relevant legislation, as well as processes before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to the Utility and Review Board Act and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

• The ideal candidate will have a J.D. or LL.B. and should be eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers\xe2\x80\x99 Society.
• Three to five years of legal experience in a private law firm or an in-house legal department is preferred, with a preference for practice focused on litigation and/or administrative law.
• This position requires excellent leadership and communication skills and the ability to successfully manage a wide range of assignments simultaneously.
• Prior regulatory and utility experience would be considered an asset but is not required.

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. We expect members of our leadership team to implement safety, health, and environmental standards. The successful incumbent will be one who takes ownership and acts with integrity, thinks strategically and exercises sound judgement and builds strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers.

Why join our team at Nova Scotia Power?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre. Employee and Family Assistance Program, Perkopolis Membership, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and employer matching RRSP contributions.

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system\xe2\x80\x94for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by April 10,2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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