Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst  Reports to Director, Distribution
Closing Date:
June 26, 2026
Electricity Canada is the voice for safe, secure, and sustainable electricity. Members generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional customers across Canada.
The Position  Reporting to the Director of Distribution, the Policy Analyst supports activities for a portfolio of Electricity Canada committees, including the Grid Modernization Committee (GMC), Strategic Economic Regulation Committee (SERC) & Related Technical Network, and Distribution Council & Related Committees. The Analyst coordinates committee activities, develops agendas, minutes, and briefing materials, conducts research and analysis, and implements work plans, collaborating closely with association members, internal teams, and stakeholders.
Committee Coordination   Coordinate committee deliverables, project timelines, member engagement activities, and reporting requirements to ensure the work plan objectives are met.
Plan, facilitate, and support committee meetings (virtual and in‑person), including agenda development, meeting materials, minutes, action tracking, and follow‑up.
Ensure that committee activities align with Electricity Canada’s governance practices and competition law requirements.
Coordinate reporting, progress updates, and forward‑looking work plans for internal governance bodies, as required.
Policy Analysis Support   Assist with the development of consultation responses, surveys, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and other deliverables informed by committee priorities and member input.
Support the development of Electricity Canada positions related to grid modernization, electricity distribution, emerging technologies, regulatory issues, and other strategic priorities within the Distribution portfolio.
Monitor and assess the implications of legislative, regulatory, policy, technical, and industry developments affecting Electricity Canada members.
Conduct research and environmental scans to support committee discussions, strategic planning, advocacy activities, and member engagement.
Translate technical, operational, and industry discussions into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences, including members, regulators, and government officials.
Monitoring & Intelligence Gathering   Monitor emerging policy, regulatory, technical, operational, and industry issues relevant to Electricity Canada members and share insights with committees and internal teams.
Track government consultations, regulatory proceedings, industry initiatives, standards development activities, and emerging trends that may impact the electricity sector.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management   Build and maintain effective working relationships with Electricity Canada members, internal teams, government departments, and industry partners.
Support member coordination and information-sharing to ensure Electricity Canada positions reflect a national perspective.
Program & Process Support   Update and maintain committee distribution lists and documents.
Support the organization, documentation, and continuous improvement of committee processes, work planning, and information management (including SharePoint).
Qualifications   University degree in public policy, economics, or engineering.
At least 2 years of experience working with member groups, committees, project coordination, policy development, and/or stakeholder engagement.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to navigate technical, operational, policy, and industry issues.
Organized, efficient, and independent, with a willingness to raise clarifying questions or propose improvements.
Terms & Compensation  This position is a one‑year contract with the potential for renewal. Pay range is $60,000 to $67,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity  Electricity Canada is an equal chance employer. We are committed to maintaining inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted about this or any other job opportunity or testing, please promptly advise a representative of the required accommodation measures to enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably. All information received relating to accommodation measures will remain confidential.
Please note that we will not automatically consult accommodation requests from prior selection processes.

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