Strategic Market Forecasting Analyst - Hybrid

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AESO seeks a Market Fundamentals Analyst to lead forecasting and market analysis for Alberta's evolving electricity market. Reporting to the Manager, Generation Forecasting & Resource Adequacy, you will develop long-term outlooks, run market assessments, simulations, and deliver data‑driven insights to support decisions and grid reliability.

The role requires 4–8 years in energy market forecasting, REM modeling experience, and strong quantitative skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Math, Engineering or Business.
• 4–8 years in energy market forecasting, analysis or related field.
• Experience developing and applying REM models.
• Strong quantitative and modeling skills; proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, programming languages, and simulation software.
• Solid understanding of power system operations and electricity markets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term market outlook components and ad hoc analyses using production cost, resource adequacy, and market simulation models.
• Deliver analytics and insights to support implementation of Alberta's evolving electricity market and transmission planning frameworks.
• Manage forecasting and analysis scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Analyze Alberta and interconnected electricity markets and related commodity markets.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, processes, and customer requirements.

Skills

Energy market forecasting

Quantitative analysis

Data modeling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics/Math/Engineering

Tools

REM models

Python

R

Job description

AESO seeks a Market Fundamentals Analyst to lead forecasting and market analysis for Alberta's evolving electricity market. Reporting to the Manager, Generation Forecasting & Resource Adequacy, you will develop long-term outlooks, run market assessments, simulations, and deliver data‑driven insights to support decisions and grid reliability.

The role requires 4–8 years in energy market forecasting, REM modeling experience, and strong quantitative skills.