Senior Energy Trader

Boralex; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports membership allowance

Flexible schedule

Remote work option

Pension plan

Group insurance

Job summary

Boralex is seeking an Energy Trader to execute revenue optimization strategies across intra-day and next-day markets in a small team. The role focuses on scheduling, market analysis, and trading execution in North American markets.

You will contribute to price forecasts and trading automation while supporting risk management and regulatory compliance. The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts at the Ottawa/Gatineau office and collaboration with international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of energy markets and/or trading experience considered an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Programming and data science skills considered an asset.
• Teamwork and ability to communicate are critical.
• Proficiency in English is required to analyze, negotiate, and manage contracts and communications with international partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule energy bids and offers, validating and maintaining them throughout the day for energy, capacity, and ancillary products.
• Develop and implement physical revenue optimization strategies for Day Ahead and Real Time markets.
• Participate in financial transactions strategies and execution (Futures, Swaps, and Financial Transmission Rights).
• Maintain compliance with the Risk Management Framework at all times.
• Record and validate transactions in ETRM systems.
• Understand and monitor North American energy market rules and dynamics (IESO, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO, CAISO).
• Contribute to price forecasting for intra-day and next day hourly prices to optimize bidding strategies.
• Support automation and development of internal trading tools and analytics.
• Assist with other tasks as required by the trading team.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts in the Ottawa/Gatineau office.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Under pressure

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Programming

Data science

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow and make a difference for our planet and future generations.

Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years. The Group, composed of more than 800 employees, operates renewable assets with an installed capacity of over 3 GW and is developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage.

Reporting to the Manager Energy Trader, you will be responsible for executing revenue optimization strategies in the intra-day and next day markets. Working as part of small team.

You will play an important role in:

• Scheduling: Perform energy scheduling tasks including preparation of Day Ahead and Real Time schedules, submittal of bids & offers to ISO, validations, and maintenance of bids & offers throughout the operating day for energy, capacity and ancillary products while ensuring compliance with markets rules, contractual obligations, and unit capability
• Revenue Optimization: Develop and implement physical revenue optimization strategies, including Day Ahead/Real Time, Ancillary products and production schedules optimization
• Financial Transactions: Participate in financial transactions strategies and execution, including Futures, Swaps and Financial Transmission Rights and equivalent products in different ISOs
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with the organization’s Risk Management Framework at all times
• Record Keeping: Ensure accurate recording and validation of transactions in ETRM systems
• Market Monitoring: Maintain detailed comprehension of North American energy markets rules, reports, processes and market dynamics where Boralex operates (currently includes IESO, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO, and CAISO)
• Forecasting: Contribute to development of price forecasts and maintain a view of intra-day and next day hourly market prices to optimize Real Time and Day Ahead bidding strategies
• Automation and Process Improvements: Contribute to the development of internal applications and systems as well as trading automation, validations and analytical tools
• Problem Solving: Assist in any other tasks as required by the trading and commercialization team
• Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedules in the Ottawa/Gatineau office.

To succeed in this position, you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of energy markets and/or trading experience considered an asset
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines
• Highly accurate and detail oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Programming and data science skills considered an asset
• Teamwork and ability to communicate are critical
• Proficiency in English is required to analyze, negotiate, and manage contracts and communications with international partners and suppliers.

Y our profile doesn’t perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference!

To be fully fulfilled in your daily life:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible working hours and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs.

Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance , aligned with its business objectives . We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvement is essential, with ambitious and measurable goals, and this culture is fostered by autonomy, the right to make mistakes, and employee empowerment.

Transparency, inclusion, and kindness are essential elements in creating a rewarding work environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. This is why we raise awareness among all our teams on these issues and offer support networks, best practices, and educational content.

We value the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and expressions among our colleagues, partners, and communities. Feel free to join us , regardless of your age, origin, gender, potential disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy!

• Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in the energy transition.
• Add your talent to an agile work team.
• Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
• Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice. Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
• Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.