Senior Market Design Analyst

Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Defined contribution pension

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking a Senior Market Design Analyst to apply economics, engineering, or related discipline to design and implement market design components for Alberta’s restructured electricity market. This role focuses on efficiency, reliability, and decarbonization while engaging diverse perspectives.

We offer a competitive salary, vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and clearly convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business and technical relationships that foster trust and collaboration.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and timelines.
• Effective risk-based decision maker.

Responsibilities

• Engage external stakeholders to develop and advance market design solutions.
• Assess market design alternatives by evaluating economic efficiency and market impacts.
• Conduct independent research on market design best practices across jurisdictions.
• Communicate market design options and implications through memos, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with AESO experts to align market changes with programs and priorities.
• Share subject matter expertise across the organization and provide analytical support for market development.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Master's degree

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

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is leading the transformation of Alberta’s electricity market at a pivotal moment for the industry. As we evolve the province’s wholesale electricity markets to meet the growing demands of affordability, reliability, and decarbonization, we are seeking a motivated professional to join our Market Design team in a Senior Market Design Analyst role. In this role, you will apply your expertise in economics, engineering, or a related discipline to help design and implement key components of Alberta’s restructured electricity market, shaping how the system adapts to the challenges of the future. You bring a strong understanding of Alberta’s current market framework, an interest in the changes introduced through the Restructured Energy Market (REM), and a curiosity to explore innovative solutions while engaging with diverse perspectives.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

Key accountabilities

• Engage external stakeholders, including industry participants, government, and agencies, to develop and advance market design solutions
• Assess market design alternatives by evaluating economic efficiency, market impacts, stakeholder effects, and operational implications
• Conduct independent research on economic, technical, and policy aspects of market design best practices across other jurisdictions
• Communicate market design options and implications through clear written and verbal materials, including memos, reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional AESO experts to identify, document, and build alignment on market changes
• Ensure market design initiatives are aligned and consistent with broader AESO programs and priorities
• Share subject matter expertise and insights across the organization
• Provide technical guidance and analytical support for market development activities

Signs you’ll enjoy this role

• You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively debates
• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease
• You like working in a diverse atmosphere – our team celebrates our colleagues’ varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• You can work with limited direction at a professional level of responsibility, independently and within a team environment

A combination of these experiences and qualities will support your success in this role

• 8+ years of experience working in electricity markets is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree considered an asset
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements within the electric utility sector
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and clearly convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business and technical relationships that foster trust and collaboration
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and timelines
• Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of competitive electricity markets
• Effective risk-based decision maker

Application deadline

August 31, 2026

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.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 4 of POPA.