Senior Inspector, Inspection & Enforcement
About this role
Job ID: 970
Position Type: Union Permanent
Department: Inspection & Enforcement
Salary Grade: 9 ($125,384 - $147,503)
Job Posting Close Date: 08/24/2026
The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running.
Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province.
Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD.
Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, the Senior Inspector is responsible to gather information to assess compliance against enforceable provisions. To fulfil this role, inspectors are required to know and use procedures for effective inspection and evidence collection. Inspectors must conduct all inspection activities within the legal framework established by the Act and adhere to the procedures in the Inspection Procedural Manual. The Senior Inspector engages the subject matter experts at the OEB on the different enforceable provisions and the related regulatory policy, guidance, and bulletins, as well as OEB processes to ensure they have all relevant information. Legal is consulted on all inspections and are notified at the commencement of an inspection. If the inspection moves to enforcement than legal becomes actively involved to assist in obtaining a resolution.
Responsibilities
- Address the most complex non-compliance matters by regulated companies with the legal and regulatory rules through timely and fair processes in accordance with the OEB’s responsibility for consumer protection and market oversight, to provide confidence to industry and consumers
- Undertake reviews of activities of regulated entities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot matters that have been identified as an issue and resolve or escalate in a timely manner as required.
- Lead complex inspections of regulated entities and perform follow-up when required.
- Conduct inspections in accordance with the OEB’s Inspection Procedures manual
- Engage in discussions and information gathering with regulated entities
- Participate in the development of the Three-Year Inspection plan informed by a risk assessment of the various inspections
- Understand an apply risk based tools to assess compliance matters. The model is developed and is not maintained by the Inspector it is used by them
- Prepare summary reports of the Inspection activity results undertaken by the department
- As a trusted inspector develop and maitain positive relationships
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline. Commerce, Public Policy, or related discipline
- 5 years’ experience in inspection, compliance, audit, risk-based methodologies, independent assurance, or consulting and advisory services
- 8 years’ progressive experience conducting audits in a regulatory setting
- Proven track record to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities at once
- Professional designation in an applicable field is an asset (e.g., CPA, P.Eng. etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that cater to all levels in the organization
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, problem solving and time management skills
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
This job posting represents an existing vacancy.
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [email protected].
Company at a glance
The Ontario Energy Board is Ontario’s independent regulator of the electricity and natural gas sectors. As a crown agency, we protect the interests of consumers and enable affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy for Ontario’s dynamic energy sector that supports economic growth. We regulate rates and set rules that ensure transparency, accountability and fairness across the energy sector. We also ensure that energy utilities can sustain the investment needed to deliver reliable service over the long term.
We value accountability, transparency, drive and thoughtfulness in everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to workplace excellence, diversity and innovation.
Top Benefits
- Mental health support
- Wellbeing programs
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
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