Tariff Operations Analyst

Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flex time

Health and dental

Mental health support

Pension plan

Learning & development

Job summary

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking a curious analyst to support the operation of the tariff for connection projects in Alberta. This full-time role focuses on the ISO tariff application, accommodating a variable-paced, case-by-case environment and offering career growth and development opportunities.

AESO provides a hybrid work model with in-office presence on Tue–Thu and flexible options on Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, business, economics, mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional working experience.
• Understanding of electric utilities would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with AESO teams to advance connection projects and ensure ISO tariff is followed and costs allocated accurately.
• Review and process customer requests for waivers.
• Monitor and analyze customer data for reporting and reassessment.
• Support tariff design and internal tariff processes with the design team.
• Build relationships with internal teams to understand tariff interactions.
• Support other deliverables as required.

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, economics or mathematics, or equivalent

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 AESO is at the forefront of the energy transition, and this is your opportunity to make a mark on the Alberta electricity industry. We are seeking a curious analyst to join our team to support the operation of the tariff to ensure that it’s applied fairly and consistently. This role will focus on the connection project-side of the ISO tariff, which can be variable paced and case-by-case in nature. This role offers opportunities for career growth and eventually, the ability to shape the work that interests you and the value that you provide.

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.

Accountabilities include:

• Work with internal AESO teams to advance connection projects. This includes ensuring that the ISO tariff is being followed and applied properly, and reviewing how project costs are allocated for accuracy.
• Review and process customer requests for waivers.
• Monitor and analyze customer data for reporting and reassessment.
• Support the design side of our team by implementing changes to the tariff, and designing internal tariff processes.
• Build relationships with internal teams to understand their unique perspectives and interactions with the ISO tariff.
• Support other deliverables, as required.

Signs you’ll enjoy working with this team:

• You are naturally curious and enjoy learning about complex concepts.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to work with an organization embarking on transformative change.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionalsand participating in lively discussions.
• You are willing to listen and understand differing and challenging perspectives.
• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice; however, some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

You have:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, business, economics, mathematics or equivalent, or experience equivalent to a degree or designation.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional working experience.
• Understanding of the electric utilities would be an asset.

Application deadline: September 2, 2026

We are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) of Alberta.

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.