About this role
Job ID: 1008
Position Type: Non-Union Permanent
Department: Legal Services
Job Posting Close Date: 11/20/2026
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.
The OEB is entering a significant period of transformation. As part of our commitment to supporting internal career development, we encourage employees interested in expanding their impact to consider this opportunity.
Overview
We are currently seeking a collaborative and energetic individual with a keen interest in administrative and energy law to join the Legal Service division as counsel, to provide legal advice, act as hearing counsel, conduct legal research, draft legal and regulatory documents and support the OEB’s business operations. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Ontario. At least two years post-call legal experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely legal advice and support to internal clients including Commissioners, executives and staff, on matters such as administrative law, policy development and implementation, consumer protection, compliance and enforcement, corporate legal matters, and communications
- Participate as counsel in hearings on rates and other matters before the OEB
- Represent the OEB (or work with external counsel) on appeals, judicial review applications and other litigation
- Prepare reports, presentations and general legal correspondence as required, with ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
Qualifications
- Law degree (JD or LLB) from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Expertise in administrative law, ideally in relation to the regulation of the electricity and natural gas sectors
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and ability to balance competing priorities and deliver within short timelines
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
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].