Senior Analyst, Commodities Canada West

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is driven to power a sustainable future for people and planet. This purpose guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We’re a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver innovative electricity solutions with a vision to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We’re here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that’s meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, commercially minded individual to join our Commodities Canada West team’s Origination (“Origination”) efforts!

The Origination team is responsible for supporting Commodities Trading through enhancing commodity market (electricity, natural gas and environmental products) liquidity and value creation by executing commercially valuable commodity transactions.

Reporting to the Director, Commodities Canada West, as the Senior Analyst, Commodities Canada West, you are accountable for providing quantitative and commercial support to grow and build insight into Commodities Canada West’s Origination portfolio while also supporting other Commodities Canada West analytical projects. This role will require a high amount of collaboration with key external and internal stakeholders, including customers, agencies, internal peer/cross-functional support groups, and Executive.

You will contribute to our team by

• Conducting the varied analytical, modeling, reporting and compliance requirements of the Origination team, including customer energy consumption and tariff analysis, budget preparation, product development and pricing, corporate business and market reporting.
• Developing pricing models and tools for standard physical and financial, conventional, renewable, retail and wholesale energy products.
• Pricing and structuring more sophisticated customized and tailored products and services.
• Working alongside other portfolio, commercial and operational functions to help optimize portfolio value.
• Managing and executing all commercial aspects associated with administration, reporting, management and training for Capital Power’s Customer Relationship Management system as needed.
• Supporting the development of Capital Power’s responses to commercial opportunities by developing, maintaining and disseminating market intelligence associated with customer needs and prospective solutions.
• Ensuring timely, accurate deal entry in accordance with policy and guidelines.

What you will bring to the role    

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Technical Skills:

• Commercially focused business acumen, with strong analytical skills and the ability to simply communicate complex issues / challenges and associated solutions, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles, responsibilities and processes (front, middle, back-office) related to delivering energy-related solutions to customers and stakeholders.
• Advanced application skills related to MS Office Suite (Dynamics CRM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerBI).
• Advanced analytical and coding skills that can include coding / using VBA, SQL, R, Python languages.
• An understanding of matters potentially impacting Capital Power’s customers / stakeholders, including energy market dynamics in Alberta and interconnected markets and utility tariffs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure situations.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position.
• Job and candidate must be based out of Calgary.
• May require intra-Alberta or occasional Canadian / US travel.

Additional Details

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805713.