Director, Regulatory

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: November 2, 2026
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Position Type: Permanent
Union: Exempt - Management Professional (MP)

At ENMAX, regulatory plays a critical role in how we serve customers, invest in our electricity system and deliver long-term value. 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Lead written and oral proceedings, including responding to information requests, preparing rebuttal evidence, supporting argument and appearing as a witness when appropriate.
• 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.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (economics, accounting, finance, engineering, law)

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience, including leading and developing professional teams.

Competencies:

• 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 strong 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.
• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across the organization and with external stakeholders to align priorities and achieve outcomes.
• Navigates competing interests, facilitates constructive discussions and negotiates effective outcomes on complex or sensitive issues.
• Effectively manages competing priorities, resources and commitments while maintaining quality and delivering against regulatory and business timelines.

ENMAX Values - Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 - 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location: This role will be part of our 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).

Note:

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

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