Analyst, Market Operations and Optimization

northlandpower; Toronto; Hybride; CAD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

RRSP matching 8%

Extended health, dental and vision for

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Northland Power is seeking an Analyst, Market Operations & Optimization to help optimize generation and storage across electricity markets. You’ll build quantitative models, analytics, and data pipelines using Python and SQL to unlock revenue opportunities and support commercial decisions.

Based in Toronto, the role combines market analytics with collaboration across Operations, Asset Management and commercial teams, with a four-day in-office schedule and one flexible remote day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in electricity markets, energy trading, energy storage, renewable energy, quantitative analysis, optimization or a related field.
• Strong Python programming skills for data analysis, modeling and automation.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying and managing large datasets.
• Understanding of wholesale electricity markets and concepts such as energy, capacity, ancillary services, congestion and DA/RT markets.

Responsabilités

• Analyze electricity-market prices, congestion, ancillary services, dispatch outcomes and other market fundamentals to identify opportunities and risks.
• Perform asset and portfolio-level analyses, including DA/RT performance and revenue attribution.
• Develop and maintain optimization models to evaluate dispatch strategies and market participation for generation and storage assets.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and dashboards using Python and SQL to support market operations.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.

Connaissances

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Description du poste

Who We Are:

At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you will do:

The Analyst, Market Operations & Optimization supports the commercial optimization of Northland's generation and energy storage portfolio across electricity markets. The role combines market analytics, quantitative modeling, optimization and data engineering to identify revenue opportunities, evaluate asset performance and support commercial decision-making.

Working closely with Operations, Asset Management and other commercial teams, the Analyst will develop analytical tools, assess market participation strategies and help maximize portfolio value across markets (Americas and International).

The role will be required to work in the Toronto office four days per week with one flexible day to work from home

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze electricity-market prices, congestion, ancillary services, dispatch outcomes and other market fundamentals to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
• Perform asset and portfolio-level analyses, including DA/RT performance, realized versus potential value, revenue attribution and performance benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain optimization models to evaluate dispatch strategies, market participation and revenue opportunities for generation and energy-storage assets.
• Design and maintain data pipelines, dashboards and analytical tools using Python and SQL to support market operations and commercial decision-making.
• Extract, transform and analyze market, operational, financial and settlement data from multiple sources.
• Evaluate energy, capacity and ancillary services market opportunities and revenue-stacking strategies.
• Monitor and assess the performance of third‑party asset optimizers and energy managers.
• Investigate settlement discrepancies, operational deviations and potential sources of value leakage.
• Support the enhancement of optimization methodologies, forecasting approaches and market‑operation processes.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in electricity markets, energy trading, energy storage, renewable energy, quantitative analysis, optimization or a related field.
• Demonstrated … (some truncated).
• Strong Python programming skills, including data analysis, modeling and automation.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying and managing large datasets.
• Understanding of wholesale electricity markets and concepts such as energy, capacity, ancillary services, congestion and DA/RT markets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to translate complex quantitative results into business recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and data engineering tools.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and revenue optimization.
• Familiarity with power‑system modeling, forecasting and time-series analysis.
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development practices.Knowledge of North American and European electricity markets.
• Experience evaluating merchant asset performance or energy trading strategie

What's In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits - A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you'll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other