Energy Trader

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American energy company is seeking a Power Trader in Calgary, AB to manage commodity risks and trading strategies in the CAISO and Desert SW markets. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in power trading, particularly in Western electricity markets. Responsibilities include analyzing market fundamentals, collaborating on price strategies, and contributing to the P&L of the Western Power group. A hybrid work model is offered, ensuring flexibility for office-based workforce.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven success in power trading, preferably in Western markets.
• In-depth knowledge of Western wholesale electricity markets and related infrastructure.
• Experience with physical power transactions in the WECC region.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate power position and deploy risk.
• Collaborate to develop regional price views for trading.
• Contribute to overall P&L through financial trading.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Decision-making abilities

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance, economics, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Engineering, or related analytical discipline)

Tools

Python

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Our Power & Energy Solutions team is looking to add a Power Trader to our Power Trading team focusing on trading in the short to medium term CAISO and Desert SW markets, based in Calgary, AB.

The Power Trader will be responsible for setting the strategy to manage commodity risks using various hedging instruments. This includes tracking and reporting on power positional risk and financial performance, while collaborating with fundamental analysts to inform both short-term decisions and long-term strategic initiatives. In that effort, the trader is expected to meet the annual financial plan for the portfolio as well as deploy risk in a consistently profitable manner adding new business value within the risk compliance policies of the company.

What you’ll do

• Maintain an accurate power position and deploy risk to add new business dollars to the financial plan while managing commodity risk within Portfolio tolerances
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop a regional price view to support short term trading initiatives as well as longer term strategic efforts
• Contribute to the overall P&L of the Western Power group through financial trading of Power complementing our Physical Power trading strategies
• Analyze current and forecasted market fundamentals across ISO and provide direction and view for power portfolio
• Manage dynamic CCA and WCA portfolio for compliance and trading purposes
• Provide project support as an involved member of the Portfolio business plan projects and support any departmental initiatives
• Take ownership of specific Portfolio topics as regional subject matter expert and provide insights into these topics

Minimum Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• 5‑10 years of proven success in power trading (preference for regional expertise in the West but will consider other ISO experience)
• In depth knowledge of the Western wholesale electricity markets, trading in those markets, and the associated infrastructure supporting those markets
• Knowledge of physical power transactions in the WECC region
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis and market modeling
• Demonstrate risk appropriate decision‑making abilities

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years’ experience trading Western power with a focus on California and Desert SW power
• An advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Engineering, or related analytical discipline)
• Experience with Python

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office‑based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.