GRID EDGE & CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Reporting to the VP, Regulatory & External Affairs, the Grid Edge & Conservation Program Manager will play a crucial role in the delivery of Oshawa Power's electricity demand side management (eDSM) and regional planning, implementing Ontario Energy Board (OEB) policies including related to non-wires solutions and customer connections, and progress other innovation-related initiatives. Situated within the Regulatory & External Affairs team, the candidate will work collaboratively across departments, and especially with the engineering department, to lead technical analysis for a variety of workstreams.

We are seeking a proactive individual who demonstrates strong initiative and a sense of ownership in their work. The ideal candidate will contribute ideas, provide critical analysis to vet and support ideas, be curious about energy efficiency, emerging distributed energy resources and technologies and be willing to adapt to new concepts and opportunities.

This newly created position offers an annual salary range between $100,000 and $130,000. Final compensation and position title will be based on experience, skills, and overall fit for the role. In addition to the base salary, Oshawa Power offers highly competitive benefits, employee reimbursement programs, and bonus structure. Oshawa Power has is a learning culture where employees are encouraged to grow their careers through internal and external opportunities.

AS THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED WITH:

The primary function of the role will be to manage the implementation of electricity Demand Side Management in Oshawa Power's service territory, working with our industrial, commercial and institutional customers to assist them in identifying, analyzing and pursuing energy savings and management opportunities. The role will work closely with Oshawa Power's Director, Communications & Stakeholder Relations and VP, Strategic Partnerships to build relationships with Oshawa Power's larger customers.

The Grid Edge & Conservation Program Manager will also represent Oshawa Power in GTA East Regional Planning, working closely with the Manager, Distribution Design & System Planning.

The Grid Edge & Conservation Program Manager will also support system planning including implementation of non-wires solutions and customer connections policy, a Distribution System Operator platform, eDSM (stream two) programs, grants and other strategic initiatives taking place at the grid edge, as needed.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER:

• Post secondary education in a relevant field, preferably engineering, energy, science, business, economics, and/or policy;
• At least 5+ years' experience in the energy sector in government, consulting, regulatory agencies, energy utilities, and/or with other types of public infrastructure;
• Familiarity with IESO Save On Energy programs and Regional Planning;
• Familiarity with OEB policies related to non-wires solutions, customer connections, and distributed energy resources including storage;
• Experience with formulating and implementing system planning initiatives, conservation initiatives, and/or non-wires solutions;
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments, including managing cross-departmental projects; and to interact with external stakeholders including medium to large customers, industry representatives, regulatory bodies, grant authorities and government staff;
• Experience with data analysis and data management is an asset;
• Professional engineering designation, Certified Energy Manager or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional certification(s) is an asset;
• Experience with preparing grant applications is an asset.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team, Oshawa Power offers;

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a supportive team and a focus on work-life balance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than Thursday September 10, 2026. by email to: [redacted] *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.