Senior Energy Markets Analyst

Boralex Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boralex Inc., a leader in renewable energy, is seeking a Market Analyst. The role involves electricity market modeling, analysis, and development of forecasting tools, aimed at enhancing strategic investment decisions. With a focus on sustainable energy, join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Contributing to energy transition growth

Agile and talented team

Continuous learning opportunities

Sports membership allowance

Flexible work schedule for work-life balance

Pension plan contributions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct experience in electricity market modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge of North American wholesale and natural gas markets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate energy price forecasts for strategic decisions.
• Develop internal price forecasting capabilities for energy markets.
• Conduct power flow modeling to analyze grid reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Programming in Python

Programming in R

SQL proficiency

MATLAB proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, mathematics, or physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PROMOD

PLEXOS

UPLAN

Job description

Boralex is a major player in renewable energy, specializing in four sectors : wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.

We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have expanded our operations to the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

On our planet, where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.

OUR MISSION

At Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.

OUR VISION

To achieve our missions, we rely on our strengths : fearlessness, discipline, expertise, and diversity. We continue to be industry leaders and do so with pleasure.

Role Overview

You will play an important role in :

• Reviewing, challenging, and validating assumptions and results from long-term wholesale energy price forecasts from consultants to support strategic investment decisions.
• Developing internal price forecasting capabilities for short-term (1-24 months) and long-term (25+ years) energy markets, including congestion, capacity, ancillary services, and renewable attributes.
• Conducting power flow modeling to analyze transmission constraints and grid reliability for both operational and planning scenarios.
• Developing tools and models to streamline data collection, management, and reporting for large datasets and market modeling results.
• Manipulating energy price forecasts to incorporate generation profiles, price basis, curtailments, and peak pricing types.
• Collaborating on wholesale market risk analysis, considering regulatory, policy, technical, and other risks affecting portfolio value and revenues.
• Assisting greenfield development teams in analyzing new site locations for merchant revenue potential, congestion, curtailment, and deliverability.
• Providing economic analysis and guidance to development, M&A, asset management, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct experience in electricity market modeling and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, economics, finance, mathematics, physics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Knowledge of North American wholesale and natural gas markets, ISO / RTO market rules, tariffs, protocols, and procedures.
• Proficiency in production cost modeling software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, UPLAN, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Boralex fosters a culture of sustainable performance. We are committed to growth and long-term profitability, prioritizing stakeholder satisfaction. Continuous improvement drives us to set clear, ambitious, and measurable goals.

Our strength is our diverse, synergistic team. We promote autonomy, experimentation, and empowerment, fostering a culture of sustainable performance based on transparency, inclusion, and care. Our work environment supports growth and contribution aligned with Boralex’s mission.

Benefits include :

• Contributing to energy transition growth.
• Joining an agile, talented team.
• Expanding knowledge through continuous learning.
• Maintaining fitness with a sports membership allowance.
• Enjoying a flexible, independent schedule for work-life balance.
• Planning your future with a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy! Be the source of our energy!

Location : Boralex Milton, 174 Mill Street, Suite 201, Milton, Ontario, Canada

J-18808-Ljbffr

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