Market Fundamentals and Data Analyst

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

Our Load Forecasting and Market Analytics team is looking for a Market Fundamentals and Data Analyst where you will lead, and support initiatives related to improving the business processes related to fundamental market assessments of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES).

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing solutions to help drive growth and success for our organization. Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate, and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations.

We are looking for a curious analyst interested in learning more about electricity markets and the data & tools that the Forecasting and Analytics (F&A) team uses. The F&A team uses a variety of AESO data sources, both internal and external to the AESO. These data sources require care and attention, and this position will help ensure the data they use is reliable and understood by working with our IT partners to identify, prioritize, and resolve data issues. This position will also help advance the AESO’s Data Strategy as part of the broader Data & Digitalization strategic initiative.

This full-time permanent opportunity offers room for growth, competitive compensation, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health & dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a flexible and hybrid work environment.

Key aspects of the role:

• Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, such as gathering and analyzing data, working with internal stakeholders, and reviewing existing documentation.
• Understand the business, system, and technical components of AESO to apply tools and templates to provide quality solutions and consistent deliverables.
• Elicit requirements and identify and analyze improvements to processes. This includes developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and communicate recommendations based on their analysis to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This includes preparing clear and concise reports and presentations that communicate key findings and recommendations.
• Help advance the AESO’s data strategy by contributing to a variety of areas including data governance, data management, and specific data projects.
• Act as a bridge between business (primarily Markets) and IT.
• Work closely with IT partners to identify, prioritize, and remedy data issues or make improvements to AESO data.
• Maintain and create large, complex datasets that are vital for actionable insights by internal stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork and share information, ideas, and knowledge.

Signs you’ll enjoy this role:

• You’re looking for an opportunity to learn more about AESO’s electricity market and related data, including how it’s accessed and used.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity work with an organization focused on ensuring reliability and affordability while enabling the energy transformation in Alberta’s electricity sector.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively discussions. You appreciate working and learning in a collaborative and diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Your skillset is well-balanced between storytelling and communication on one end and critical thinking and problem solving on the other.
• You are detail-oriented with a high degree of organizational skills and can prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting overall requirements and deadlines.
• You possess strong interpersonal, relationship building and mediation skills and can handle requests or conflicts in a professional manner.

A combination of these experiences and qualities will support your success in this role:

• 1-3 years of experience in business analysis and data management or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, energy management, or a relevant discipline. A graduate degree in these fields will be considered an asset.
• A strong interest in software and technology and how it can be instrumental in helping organizations understand their data better.
• Intermediate level of experience in Excel, Python, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA, Azure, JavaScript and/or ReactJS.
• Power systems operations and electricity market understanding is an asset.

Application deadline: November 5, 2024

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.