Regulatory Analyst

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid    

Education Level: Four year university education or equivalent level of education that is WES approved in an appropriate field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, power systems engineering, cyber security, or IT.

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%  

Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2026

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Regulatory Analyst.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Reliability Compliance, this position is responsible to support Ontario Power Generation's (OPG's) involvement in regulatory activities, including the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) ORCP (Ontario Reliability Compliance Program) as well as reliability standard development to comply with NERC (North American Reliability Corporation), NPCC (North East Power Coordinating Council) and the IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator) compliance requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• This role focuses on standard and policy document development to address new and revised NERC standards (both CIP and O&P standards), NPCC Directories, IESO Market Manuals and Market Rules as well as OPG governance.
• Engage with industry standard drafting teams to provide OPG comment on critical changes that may impact OPG’s compliance obligations to NERC and NPCC standards as well as IESO Market Manuals and Market Rules.
• Interpret and implement as required the latest NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) and NERC O&P (Operations and Planning) standards and requirements into OPG governance.
• Assist with design, delivery and evaluation of stakeholder impact to new and revised reliability compliance standards to gauge compliance readiness.
• Duties include chairing internal meetings to develop positions and feedback for draft industry standards at the NERC, NPCC and IESO level; to communicate approved changes to industry standards to lines of business within OPG; and to serve as a reference point for all reliability compliance governance within OPG.
• Develop communication plans for internal and external use in supporting OPG's positions and to keep all employees informed of developments relating to industry restructuring, market design, market rules, new and/or modified reliability compliance standards and regulatory issues. Produce communications products on regulatory issues in various formats, e.g., emails, reports, presentations, speeches.
• Represent the Reliability Compliance division on interdisciplinary OPG project teams and with external stakeholder groups and organizations.
• Maintain an understanding of plans, activities and issues in key areas of OPG and their potential impact on the OPG’s reliability compliance posture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a four year university education or equivalent level of education that is WES approved in an appropriate field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, power systems engineering, cyber security, or IT.
• Requires a minimum of 6 years and up to and including 8 years of experience is considered necessary in the energy industry, specifically in power station engineering roles, cyber security related roles, or governance development related roles.
• Requires working knowledge of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations and Planning (O&P) reliability standards.
• Requires working knowledge of the Ontario Electricity Market as well as the functions of key regulators and market participants.
• Requires extensive background in the English language to develop the necessary communication skills essential for dealing with management and other employees, and to prepare clear, concise descriptions and analyses of subjects/ issues

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. 

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. 

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.