Energy Market Forecasting Analyst

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

4 fixed days off per year

Job summary

AESO seeks a Market Fundamentals Analyst for an 18-month term to support forecasting and market analysis initiatives for Alberta's evolving electricity market.

You will research industry trends, develop market outlooks, perform market simulations and financial analyses, and provide data-driven insights to support forecasting activities and business priorities. The role offers a hybrid work environment with office presence on select days.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in economics, math, engineering, or business; graduate degree is an asset.
• 2-5 years in energy market forecasting, analysis or related field.
• Experience with REM modeling and transmission planning models is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data-driven insights skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Long-Term Outlook, market assessments, and ad hoc analyses using production cost, resource adequacy, and market simulation models.
• Prepare analytics and insights to support Alberta's evolving electricity market and transmission planning frameworks.
• Contribute to forecasting and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and provide insights on Alberta and interconnected electricity markets, including related commodity markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Market analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics/Math/Engineering/Business

Graduate degree (asset)

Tools

REM modeling

Transmission planning models

Production cost modeling software

Python/R or similar

Job description

AESO seeks a Market Fundamentals Analyst for an 18-month term to support forecasting and market analysis initiatives for Alberta's evolving electricity market.

You will research industry trends, develop market outlooks, perform market simulations and financial analyses, and provide data-driven insights to support forecasting activities and business priorities. The role offers a hybrid work environment with office presence on select days.