SUSTAINED BALANCE CONSULTING LTD.
Sustained Balance Consulting Ltd. was established in 2017 and builds on over 35 years of professional,
technical and executive experience in the public and private sectors. Sustained Balance offers clients advice
on the energy sector with specialization on compliance and management systems.
INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION
Expert Guidance
SUSTAINED BALANCE CONSULTING LTD.
Guiding the energy transition through
regulatory and policy support
We believe that success is only sustained by doing
the right things. That means we support a balanced approach that includes integrating safety, environmental performance and community engagement into business results. By providing an honest view of performance and expectations, Sustained Balance can help clients position for success in new ventures and difficult transitions as
well as achieve on-going performance improvements.
Knowledge of the Energy Sector
Sustained Balance has a deep knowledge of the Canadian energy sector. This includes energy demand and supply, oil and gas, pipelines, power generation
and transmission. Experienced in all regions of Canada including Canada’s North, we have participated in over
20 economic studies related to the energy demand and the sustainable development of Canada’s resources.
Regulatory Compliance
With senior leadership experience in federal energy policy development and regulatory operations,
Sustained Balance can help clients to understand
and adapt to government policy objectives and further regulatory objectives. We assist clients navigate and succeed in the complicated world of regulatory compliance. Integrating safety and environmental compliance into business objectives can help to manage risk and achieve higher employee engagement and community support.
Business Process Assessment, Design and Improvement
With experience on leading organizations through significant change, Sustained Balance can assist clients
to refine their focus and identify their risks. Business objectives and corporate policy frameworks need to
align and direct processes. We can help organizations
to understand and adjust their processes to support broader objectives. Our goal is clarity, simplicity and improved accountability.
Stakeholder engagement
Understanding the interests of communities, partners, governments, regulators, First Nations and other stakeholders is essential to achieving and maintaining
the licence to operate. We can work with clients to understand and address expectations.
About
John McCarthy P. Eng. MBA,
President of Sustained Balance Consulting
A versatile executive leader with a deep knowledge of the Canadian energy
system and an extensive background in regulatory and management systems
in both public and private sectors. Demonstrated ability to identify and develop
sustainable solutions to complex situations.
Specialties and Skills
Regulatory and Policy Frameworks for Energy Sector
Knowledge of Energy markets, economics, and resource development
Corporate Strategy Development
Regulatory Strategy and Application Management
Enterprise Risk Management
Design and implementation of Business Processes and Management Systems
Safety, Environment and Quality Management Systems
Corporate and Process Reviews
Business Case Development and Review
Technical, Policy and Regulatory Writing
Stakeholder Strategy, Communications and Negotiations
First Nations and Community Engagement Experience
First Nations Land claims support
Project Management
Summary of Career Experience:
Commissioner, Alberta Public Utilities Commission
Board Member, Alberta Surface Rights Board and Land Compensation Board
Director, Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality, ATCO Pipelines and ATCO Energy Solutions
responsible for Regulatory and Compliance, Technical Training, Security, and Lands
Board Director, Inuvik Gas Limited and Ikhil Joint Venture
Senior Regulatory Advisor, ATCO Corporate Group
Chief Operations Officer, National Energy Board (NEB)
Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Business Integration, NEB
Vice President, Strategy and Analysis (Energy Studies and Regulatory Policy), NEB
Vice President, Operations (Safety and Environment), NEB
Chief Safety Officer, Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA), NEB
Chief Conservation Officer, COGOA, NEB
Chief Engineer, NEB
CONTACT US
403-860-4859