Load Research Analyst 3

BC Hydro; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid vacation days

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Job summary

BC Hydro in Vancouver is seeking a Load Research Analyst 2 to lead project teams, architect and streamline load research information systems, and ensure data processing meets performance expectations.

The role combines complex analytics, client-focused data solutions, mentoring co-op students, and collaboration with IT on database systems, with a flexible work model and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as a Load Research Analyst 2 or equivalent in data integration and forecasting.
• Four years of SAS or similar tool experience and six years with SQL.
• Requires in-house training in Electrical Fundamentals; or must enroll in-house training within six months of starting in the job.
• Experience with database systems and multi-source data collection engines is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Initiates approved projects and leads project teams to architect, develop and implement load research information systems.
• Leads strategic load research projects to ensure data quality and integrity of datasets.
• Performs complex analytical research to address client needs, mines data, analyzes and delivers results.
• Provides technical guidance on data mining methods and sample design.
• Coordinates co-op student placements and oversees their work.
• Performs duties of a Load Research Analyst 2 as needed.
• Supports IT collaborations on database systems and multi-source data collection.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Data integration

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related field

Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

No. of positions: 1

About the job:

What you’ll do

• Initiates approved projects and leads project teams within the department to architect, develop and implement or streamline the existing load research information systems and enhance data processing capabilities; monitors regular operation of the system against established expectations and timing and provides technical consultation to ensure system optimization and automation.
• Acts as a project leader for strategic load research projects to ensure data quality and integrity of datasets integrated into the Customer & Energy Analytics (CEA) systems for client groups.
• Undertakes complex analytical research projects to address particular business needs presented by client groups by: providing expert consultation to clients to refine their stated requirements and shape their requests for information in a way that will most effectively answer their needs; mining the useful data for analytics; performing the analysis; consolidating the findings; delivering the results to clients through formal presentations and other means; persuading clients to adopt the most technically sound approach to the interpretation and use of data; and incorporating client feedback into the analysis.
• Leads team members in team analytical discussions by contributing knowledge and experience in specific areas of expertise in order to inform and influence decisions around the direction, methodologies and efforts of the group.
• Performs all the duties of the Load Research Analyst 2 job.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to Load Research team members on methodologies, techniques and special tools used for data mining and sample design.
• Coordinates the placement of co-op students with Human Resources; and assigns and oversees the work of co op students.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related field of study; plus six (6) years of experience as a Load Research Analyst 2 or in a role with comparable duties and responsibilities involving data integration and analysis to support load research and/or forecasting; including four (4) years of proficient experience working with Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or similar programming tools and six (6) years of experience working with SQL. OR
• Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study; plus eight (8) year of experience as a Load Research Analyst 2 or in a role with comparable duties and responsibilities involving data integration and analysis to support load and/ or forecasting; including six (6) years of proficient experience working with Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or similar programming tools and eight (8) years of experience working with SQL.
• Requires in-house training in Electrical Fundamentals; or must enroll in-house training within six (6) months of starting in the job.
• Experience working with database systems, multi-source data collection engines, and technology change management in collaboration with IT teams (e.g., transition to Fabric) considered an asset.

What we offer

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.