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INTRODUCTION

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible to support the regional regulatory team across all jurisdictions to assist in planning, organizing, coordinating administrative or compliance activities within Liberty Utilities. Assist in developing, executing, coordinating and monitoring the various administrative activities for regulatory filings and compliance programs and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to regulated utilities as mandated by state and federal regulators. Coordinate, complete and submit the necessary filings with an emphasis on ensuring accuracy and timelines are met. Assist with the discovery request process for regulatory proceedings, including assignment of discovery responses, preparation of electronic templates, coordination of responses and response review, and review, prepare and finalize discovery responses electronic form and hard copy as needed. Assist with the preparation and implementation of rate filings and regulatory filings required at the state level for all states within the region. Perform other tasks as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings. Aid in a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its filing and compliance requirements in an accurate and timely manner, including a calendar of deliverables and tracking and reporting of on-time compliance.
• Assist in managing the database for compliance filings and follow up with business leads to ensure timely and accurate submission of pertinent filings while ensuring accuracy of filings and adherence to applicable filing requirements.
• Provide the daily coordination, administration and optimization of reviewing, preparing, finalizing and submitting compliance and other filings with regulatory and other agencies.
• Supports the company’s regulatory applications and filings process to obtain necessary permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, and rate approvals.
• Establishes and maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities.
• Liaises with regulatory authorities and commission staff and may participate in industry forums to promote regulatory compliance.
• Assist and support with regulatory and rate making analyses and studies.
• Maintain alignment of regulatory compliance strategies to all key local functional areas.
• Assists in reviewing and interpreting new pending local laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organization's filing responsibilities, and coordinates the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Assist in updating and maintaining a tracking and reporting system of active dockets, key decisions and milestones and schedule of deliverables.
• Assist in updating and maintaining a tariff management system in accordance with the rules and requirements of each regulatory body, maintaining version control and history of changes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 or more years of professional experience, internships, or relevant contributions in a project and/or process management focused role.
• All levels of education history encouraged to apply. A minimum of High School Graduate is required.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

OUR MISSION

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

OUR VISION

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

WHAT WE OFFER

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

LOCATION

Londonderry, NH, US, 03053

Nearest Major Market: Boston