Data Analyst

Peak Power Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean technology company in Toronto is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze and forecast energy markets while supporting innovative solutions for climate change. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in data forecasting, and knowledge of Python. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and adaptability to evolving priorities in a dynamic environment. Join us to contribute to the energy revolution and help optimize sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

Flexible vacation and wellness days

Continuous development opportunities

Mental health support

Fun team activities and events

Early starting half days before long weekends

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with data for the purpose of forecasting.
• Experience with Python preferred.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets and meteorology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power and energy markets to identify stakeholders and evaluate technologies.
• Forecast grid peak events using data from various sources.
• Model and communicate load curve scenarios under different conditions.

Skills

Data analysis

Business acumen

Critical thinking

Forecasting

Python

Education

Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Analytics

Job description

At Peak Power, we’re making it profitable to pursue net zero

Peak Power enables C&I companies to reduce costs while pursuing net zero goals by working with financiers to provide a no-cost battery energy storage solution that covers deployment, operation, and maintenance. We also help distributed energy resource asset owners optimize their assets through our Peak Synergy software.

Peak Synergy is our energy efficiency software platform. It analyzes grid conditions in real-time and sends notifications for high demand hours. The platform also looks at how dirty the grid is at any moment. If a building has batteries and EVs chargers onsite, Peak Synergy manages their usage to meet sustainability goals and participate in complicated energy market programs.

At the end of the day, this means cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity for everyone. We’re powering the clean energy revolution.

The Opportunity

The Data Analyst will report to the Chief Innovation Officer and work closely with the Software Innovation team. A key competency of the Peak Power, in with Software Innovation leads is forecasting hours of peak energy demand across multiple energy markets across North America that inform the operation and optimization of battery energy storage assets located on commercial and industrial host sites to add value to our customers and partners.

The Data Analyst will:

Deliver.

• Apply strong business acumen to analyze how the power and energy markets operate, identify major industry stakeholders, and evaluate technologies and government policies that shape the sector.
• Act as a solutions innovator by dissecting how the solution works, identifying the essential components that deliver value, and outlining opportunities to strengthen competitive differentiation.
• Interpret data from a range of sources such as geo regional data, weather data and grid operation data to accurately forecast grid peak events.
• Input peak predictions across various ISO (Independent System Operator) markets (IESO, NY-ISO, ISO-NE, and PJM) that are utilized by the Market Operations to inform the operation of behind-the-meter battery energy storage projects.
• Provide requirements and suggestions to improve upon the forecasting model.
• Model and communicate multiple scenarios to demonstrate how the load curve should behave under different conditions.

Report.

• Report and assess predictions made to determine areas of improvement for future forecasting.
• Create documentation to be used for expansion on internal knowledge.
• Report the solution and make progress on POC and related.
• You will work with cross-functional team members across software engineering, data science, and market operations.

Grow.

• You are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to create value for Peak Power’s long-term vision for optimizing power utilization and energy storage. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability and contribute to Peak Power’s electric asset portfolio growth.

What you bring to Peak Power:

The experience and education.

• Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, preferred
• 3+ years working with data for the purpose of forecasting
• Experience with Python
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets and meteorology, preferred

The drive and curiosity.

You have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support the organization’s success. You are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions to climate change.

The flexibility.

You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and are willing to figure things out when there is no clear, defined path or process outlined. You are proactive in identifying problems & finding solutions.

So why Peak Power?

We’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.

How we invest in our team:

• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• You’re Covered. Comprehensive benefits from Day 1.
• Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.
• We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.
• Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
• Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!
• Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.
• Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.

Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.

At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.