Finance Director, Utilities Regulation Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55125)

Description

Reporting to the Deputy City Treasurer and Branch Manager, Financial Services, the Finance Director, Utilities Regulation provides senior regulatory and financial leadership to support Council in its review and approval of utility customer rates, terms and conditions of service, governance, policies and procedures, and ongoing operations of municipal public utilities for the City of Edmonton. These public utilities include the Water, Wastewater Treatment, and Drainage Utility services provided by EPCOR Water Services Inc. as well as the Waste Services and the Downtown and Blatchford District Energy Utilities operated by the City of Edmonton.

This work of the Finance Director is strategic and financial focused, involving a high degree of professional judgment and business and regulatory expertise. The Finance Director is responsible for leading a team of finance professionals that provides comprehensive business advice, financial analysis and creative solutions and provides recommendations with regard to complex financial challenges, issues and strategies in the context of their impact on their clients ability to meet its business plan objectives, performance targets and financial results.

What will you do?

• Research best practices and industry trend review, complex business financial analytics, technical analysis and review, development of financial models, conceptual frameworks and innovation through consultation in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Provide senior regulatory and financial leadership to support Utility Committee and Council in its review and approval of utility customer rates and terms and conditions of service
• Oversee the regulatory application review and approval process including the coordination of procedural steps with the Utility Committee, Council and external and internal parties
• Contribute to the coordination of public hearings on utility matters, liaising and consulting with the utility, external consultants, lawyers and public
• Oversee the submission and review of quarterly and ongoing operational and performance reporting of the municipal public utilities
• Prepare and present written reports to the Utility Committee and Council summarizing the utility rate applications, issues and recommendations
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, the utilities and other interested parties on various utility and regulatory matter
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of financial professionals in the delivery of service to the clients that is in compliance with legislation, policies, procedures and directives and accomplished within the corporate timelines and requirements
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
• Liaise with Client areas and other departments to align budgets with Council approved vision and directional plans
• Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies such as other orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches

Qualifications

• Knowledge, training and/or education in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering or related disciplines
• Financial expertise including experience at a senior management capacity leading teams in a complex public or private sector organization
• Relevant regulatory and/or utility industry experience
• Knowledge of how public utilities are regulated, electricity and natural gas legislation in Alberta and utility rate design and cost of service principles

Assets:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) or a related designation

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
• Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and a proven ability to build influential relationships with internal and external partners
• Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

• 1 permanent, full-time position
• Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• Salary: (Annually) $146,472.26 - $183,091.38
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB

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Classification Title: ML4
Posting Date: May 08, 2026
Closing Date: May 31, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 5th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3

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