Senior Energy Trader

Boralex Inc.; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Remote work option

Flexible working hours

Group insurance

Job summary

Boralex Inc. in Quebec seeks a trading and scheduling professional to optimize revenue across North American energy markets. You will execute Day Ahead and Real Time schedules, submit bids to ISO, and work as part of a small team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, or Engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. English proficiency is essential for contracts with international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Energy markets knowledge 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 communication are critical.
• Proficiency in English to analyze, negotiate, and manage contracts with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Execute revenue optimization strategies in intra-day and next day markets.
• Perform energy scheduling tasks including Day Ahead and Real Time schedules and submittal of bids to ISO.
• Develop and implement physical revenue optimization strategies across Day Ahead/Real Time and ancillary products.
• Participate in futures, swaps and Financial Transmission Rights strategies.
• Maintain compliance with Risk Management Framework.
• Record and validate transactions in ETRM systems.
• Maintain knowledge of North American energy markets and market dynamics (IESO, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO, CAISO).
• Contribute to price forecasts and market price views for bidding strategies.
• Develop internal applications and trading automation tools.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Data analysis

Programming

Data science

Education

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

Job description

Publication date 11 August 2026 Type of contract Permanent Localization Quebec Job family Not specified

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, operatesrenewable 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.

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 improvementis 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.