Senior Analyst, Market Design

AESO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public utility agency in Alberta seeks a Senior Analyst, Market Design to shape the electricity market. The role requires 10+ years experience in electricity markets, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include research, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory applications. This is a hybrid position with a focus on creating a competitive electricity market.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in electricity markets or equivalent.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance in the electrical utility sector.
• Knowledge and willingness to learn about power system optimization and operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on economic, technical, and policy aspects of market design.
• Support market monitoring and evaluation activities related to sustainability.
• Engage with external stakeholders during market design consultations.

Skills

Experience in electricity markets

Excellent communication skills

Strong business acumen

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Economics, Engineering or Business

Master's or PhD

Job description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday

Senior Analyst, Market Design

Electricity markets around the world are transforming. The AESO is at the forefront of the transformation of the electricity market in Alberta. We are evolving Alberta’s wholesale electricity markets to meet the pressing demands of affordability, reliability, and decarbonization. Join our Market Design team to help shape the market as it adapts to face the challenges of the future.

With a background in economics, engineering or a related subject, you have a strong understanding of the current electricity market framework in Alberta and the changes that will be introduced with REM.

Key aspects of the role

In this role, you will demonstrate and grow your expertise in economics, business, or engineering to shape the development of Alberta's electricity market. This will be achieved through conducting independent research on economic, technical and policy aspects of market design best practices in other jurisdictions, as well as providing guidance on market analysis activities.

You will identify and develop the details needed to put in place key components of Alberta’s restructured electricity market, evaluating the economic efficiency, market impact, stakeholder effects, and operational implications of market design alternatives.

Working closely with colleagues in the Market Design team and other AESO subject matter experts, this position is also responsible for supporting market monitoring and evaluation activities related to the sustainability and evolution of the energy and ancillary services markets.

Leveraging your strong communication and presentation skills, you will act as a primary lead on engagement with external stakeholders as part of market design consultations, and will also be accountable for developing and supporting regulatory applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission.

Signs you will enjoy working in this role

• You embrace working collaboratively as part of a larger design focused team
• You delight in working in a diverse atmosphere – your AESO colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• You are energized by work that facilitates a fair, efficient and openly competitive market and meets the reliability needs of Alberta
• You have a strong interest in market fundamentals and economic theory
• You are an excellent communicator who can facilitate discussion, provide technical guidance and write reports, recommendations and presentations in a clear and concise manner
• You have an aptitude for research, assessment and evaluation, especially in terms of impacts
• You identify , resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely manner
• You are comfortable with taking a lead role and influencing across cross-functional teams
• You embrace the challenge of preparing and supporting applications as part of regulatory proceedings
• You enjoy leveraging consultation methods to facilitate , make recommendations and deliver quality outcomes

You have

• A minimum of 10 years experience in electricity markets or equivalent
• A post-secondary degree in Economics , Engineering or Business. A Master’s or PhD would be considered an asset
• Knowledge and willingness to learn about power system optimization and operations in a deregulated electricity market
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements in the electrical utility sector
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Establishing strong business and technical relationships to facilitate trust and collaboration across team members and partners
• Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines
• Strong business acumen and understanding of competitive electricity markets
• Effective risk based decision maker
• Experience in regulatory proceedings an asset

Application Deadline

November 28, 2025

#LI - Hybrid

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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