Project Coordinator

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

The Customer Grid Access (CGA) team is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our dynamic Project Management team in a 12 month fixed term position. The AESO is the sole provider of system access services on the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) and the CGA team is responsible for fulfilling this part of the AESO’s mandate. The CGA team is an integral group which is responsible for the daily coordination of internal projects resources, market participants and transmission facility owners to deliver customer projects in accordance with the AESO’s Connection Process.

The Project Coordinator plays a support role to the Project Management team to complete defined tasks across projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves being in the heart of action, enjoys applying critical thinking and taking initiatives in their work, thrives in change and learning – no two days are the same, and wants to be part of Alberta’s electricity transformation.

In this fixed term role, you will be eligible for paid vacation time, four fixed days off per year, and health & dental benefits as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Experience and Exposure

• Project management tools, financial costing, project processes and relationship building, particularly if you are interested in a path to Project Management.
• AESO connection process, technical and regulatory requirements, and a big picture lens of the electricity industry in Alberta.

Signs you will enjoy working at the AESO:

• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative change.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively discussions.
• You thrive in working and learning in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

Signs you will enjoy this role:

• You can prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in parallel. The Project Manager and project team members will lean on you for many deliverables to facilitate the project delivery process.
• You have a strong desire to solve problems, complete tasks, and deliver on your commitments while building and maintaining trust with others. When a solution isn't clear or evident, you apply critical thinking and take initiatives in finding information and solution to make a recommendation.
• You are attentive to details. You ensure correct information and communications are shared with team members to enable them to do their work and allow the team to be successful.
• You are an effective communicator and a collaborator. You have a knack for listening, understanding who needs to know what and when. This role is a bridge between the Project Manager and other project team members and supporting departments.

Accountabilities:

• Processing and maintaining AESO construction contribution decisions (CCD), Generating Unit Owner Contribution (GUOC) Notice, Payment in Lieu of Notice (PILON), Agreement Assumption Novation (AAN), System Access Service Agreement and other financial assessments throughout various stages of AESO connection process and Cluster process.
• Processing forms, letters, and documents in support of the customer connection process.
• Supporting Customer Grid Access Project Management Tool (schedule updates, custom data entry, queries, and reporting).
• Tracking and maintaining projects’ accounting information.
• Contributing to the positive team morale and work environment by building strong working relationships with team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree (Engineering, Business, or other related field), or an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2 to 3 + years of hands-on project coordinator experience.
• You have knowledge of project management concepts and project management tools/software.
• You have demonstrated ability to make decisions and work autonomously.
• Demonstrated communication skills and relationship building.
• Skilled in using the Microsoft Office suite to produce project deliverables.

Application deadline: February 10, 2025

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.