Description
ABOUT OEB
Mandate
As an economic and marketplace regulator, the OEB protects the interests of millions of natural gas and electricity consumers by regulating entities that generate, transmit and distribute energy across the province. The OEB has a mandate to inform consumers, protect their interests and ensure an economically efficient and financially viable energy industry. By doing so, the OEB supports the delivery of reliable and affordable energy for Ontario and provides value to the public. This requires us to be responsive to the changing needs of consumers, the entities we regulate and Ontario’s energy sector. Our overarching goal is to support a sustainable, reliable and high-quality energy sector that provides natural gas and electricity services at a reasonable cost.
Culture
The OEB is a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team that is accountable to one another, the sector, and the customers they serve. The OEB is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.
Vision
To be a trusted regulator who is recognized for enabling Ontario’s growing economy and improving the quality of life for the people of this province who deserve safe, reliable and affordable energy.
Mission
To deliver public value through prudent regulation and independent adjudicative decision-making which contributes to Ontario’s economic, social and environmental development.
Purpose
To oversee the provincial energy markets, protect the interests of individuals and support the collective advancement of the people of Ontario.
Values
- Accountable: We hold ourselves accountable to the public we serve through integrity of governance, clarity of process and independence of decision-making.
- Transparent: We are transparent in setting objectives, measuring outcomes and reporting on our performance to our stakeholders and the public.
- Driven: We are driven to do the right things, work hard and deliver value for the people of Ontario and the evolving energy sector which we regulate.
- Thoughtful: We approach each day thoughtfully and ensure prudent stewardship of one of the most complex and productive energy sectors in the world.
- At the Ontario Energy Board, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthens our organization.
The Opportunity
It’s an exciting time at the OEB as a Board-governed agency managing an energy transition and continuing its regulatory transformation. The Corporate Secretary and Board Advisor (CS) reports to the General Counsel for administrative purposes but is accountable for supporting the Board of Directors (Board), including the Board Chair, in the discharge of their duties and for ensuring excellence and efficiency in OEB corporate governance. The CS provides, or arranges, policy, analytic and legal support to the Board Chair, Committee Chairs and other Directors when they supervise management on annual business plan and letter of direction execution and operational oversight, or liaise with management, the Ministry or government on key strategic, reputational or contentious issues, including matters which may affect the Minister in the discharge of their duties. The CS assists Directors in assessing the quality, consistency and usefulness of information provided by management, in retaining and supervising external advisers and acts in confidence to ensure that the Board and Directors can effectively manage, or to supervise the management of, the OEB’s business and affairs.
The CS leads the Office of the Corporate Secretary (the CS Office), currently composed of the Assistant Corporate Secretary and the CS Office Administrator. The CS Office plays a critical role in overseeing and implementing effective corporate governance practices, including the logistics, documentation and organization of Board and Committee meetings and meetings between the Chair and/or other Directors with management and other stakeholders. Working with subject matter experts across the OEB, the CS Office oversees the development of Board-level corporate policies, which are to be implemented by management.
The CS works closely with Directors and OEB executives and managers to ensure effective governance of the OEB and that such governance contributes to the OEB effectively fulfilling its statutory mandate, legislative responsibilities and obligations to the public and the Government of Ontario, including those under the OEB’s Memorandum of Understanding. The CS leads the CS Office in discharging its accountability for the coordination, facilitation and appropriate recording of the activities of the Board and its Committees in accordance with legal requirements, good corporate governance practices and expectations for an Ontario board-governed regulatory agency.
The Candidate
- 5+ years’ progressively more responsible experience in a professional work environment engaged in public policy, corporate governance and providing senior level support to Directors or senior management, ideally including governance support to a Board of Directors in an entity where expert governance is practiced
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and demonstrated ability to provide high level of accuracy; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism and ability to act with tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- An excellent and resourceful problem solver
- Superior verbal/written communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Talent management, including recruitment, training and development, and performance management
- Government sector experience; familiarity with government policy (ideally in the energy sector) and the workings of government agencies, Ontario government directives and public sector governance
- Energy sector knowledge, or an interest in, and ability to acquire, such knowledge.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams and SharePoint. Experience in Diligent Board Books
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, public administration, or a related field, with preference given to those with graduate school or law degree.
- A relevant specialist certification such as member of the Law Society Ontario, Chartered Secretary (CS) and/or similar certifications in corporate governance and law.
Contact Information
Please forward a confidential expression of interest (cover letter and current resume) to: Ed Perkovic, VP, Search Delivery ed.perkovic@lhhknightsbridge.com
Should you have any questions regarding this exciting and challenging opportunity, please contact:
Janice Kussner, Partner janice.kussner@lhhknightsbridge.com 416 640 4313
Ed Perkovic, VP, Search Delivery ed.perkovic@lhhknightsbridge.com 416-640-4311
Oksana Krupa, Executive Assistant oksana.Krupa@lhhknightsbridge.com 416 928 4612
