By: Emily Totzke
A fresh competition-based method allows the Ontario Energy Board to discover new talent in a creative way that emphasizes impact.
When the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) kicked off its first Energython earlier this year, they aimed to increase awareness of Ontario’s energy regulator and change how they attract early-career talent.
During the two-week case competition, graduate students from chosen universities tackled a real-world energy policy challenge. This format let the OEB evaluate the impact, teamwork, and analytical skills of the participating students.
The OEB had initially planned to offer co-op positions for the winning team in the next term. However, after being impressed with the extensive research done by the University of Waterloo team, they decided to give each member a co-op position even though that team placed second. This decision shows the OEB’s dedication to innovative, skills-focused hiring and nurturing talent for the long run.
“Energy talent isn’t born, it’s created,” says Lenore Robson, Vice President, People, Communications Strategy, Ontario Energy Board. “By moving beyond traditional recruitment practices, we create a more intuitive path to engage directly with students and, in doing so, build a student pipeline to develop the next generation of energy leaders.”
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