Manager, Regulatory & Compliance

The Opportunity

Company, Department Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, Regulatory

Location: Halifax, NS OR St. John’s, NL

Closing Date: November 2, 2025

Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (EMA- TSX), is responsible for operating and maintaining the 500-megawatt HVdc Maritime Link Project. The Maritime Link transmits energy between the island of Newfoundland to Nova Scotia. With office locations in both provinces, ENL is committed to ensuring that the Maritime Link transmits clean, renewable energy for Nova Scotia.

ENL’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future.

The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Manager, Regulatory and Compliance to join our Emera Newfoundland and Labrador Regulatory team. Reporting to the General Counsel & VP, Business Development, the Manager will be responsible for collaborating with members of ENL to ensure assigned regulatory initiatives are completed accurately and on time.

Accountabilities:

• Lead Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board document submissions, collaborating with team members to compile applicable filing information, contributing to strategic considerations and drafting of submissions.
• Provide regulatory guidance and direction, ensuring that contents of filings meet the regulator’s requirements.
• Manage and oversee overall compliance with legal obligations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and respond to data requests from stakeholders within specified timelines.

Qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in law, engineering or business (economics, finance, commerce) or equivalent experience is required in this role.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience: suitable experience could come from a combination of different areas including regulatory compliance, legal, policy development, engineering or regulatory finance.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex, long-term projects with flexibility to achieve outcomes within strict timeframes is vital to this position.
• Possesses a track record in fostering effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts to achieve company priorities.
• Exceptional writing, planning, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts to senior leaders and leadership objectives to project teams.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive health & wellness plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our operating businesses, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online Application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

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