Market Analyst

Duties
Accountable to the Director, Energy Outlooks, the Market Analyst participates in energy system modeling, data collection and manipulation, monitoring of a wide variety of energy system drivers, and communicates analysis in verbal and written formats, largely in support of the CER’s Canada Energy Future series and other energy information publications. Duties are normally undertaken in a collaborative team environment with direction and coaching from more experienced staff, and include: • As part of a project working group, support and utilize energy system modeling tools to help develop long-term projections of energy supply and demand in Canada as part of the CER’s Canada’s Energy Future series of publications.
• Gather, manipulate, clean, and analyze data from a wide variety of sources to support modeling activities and energy analysis.
• Monitor and research a wide variety of factors, including energy supply, demand and pricing trends, climate and energy policies, and technology developments, with the goal of informing the CER’s energy outlook and assessing market developments and implications for the CER and Canada.
• Participating in industry, government and other stakeholder consultations and conferences.
• Assisting in the research and writing of internal and external reports including Energy Market Information Products, briefing notes, CER website updates, Executive speeches, and presentations.
• Participating in the review of regulatory applications for pipelines or international power lines with respect to markets, including drafting information requests; providing advice to Commissioners; and drafting CER decisions.
• Contribute to project and working group activities to research and analyze gaps, problems and drivers of change that affect the CER and its Energy Information Core Responsibility and develops, recommends, and implements solutions.

Work environment
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) helps keep energy moving safely across Canada by reviewing projects, sharing energy information, and upholding world-class safety and environmental standards. Headquartered in Calgary, with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife, the CER employs approximately 600 people.Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, the CER is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.The CER is proud to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We support Reconciliation through meaningful actions, including access to Elders, cultural and community supports, paid and unpaid leave for traditional practices, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and telework options when needed.*Indigenous Peoples refers to First Nation, Inuit, or Métis.

Intent of the process
Intent to staff one (1) temporary position for approximately two (2) years.A list of fully or partially qualified candidates may be created to fill similar positions at the same or lower levels. This process may also result in a permanent appointment, even for candidates appointed on a temporary basis.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.The benefits offered may be different than those offered in the greater public service.The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:• Annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance and corporate performance. As part of your application, you will be required to answer screening questions related to the essential education and experience and asset qualifications. You must provide CLEAR, CONCRETE EXAMPLES with sufficient detail for each question. Responses such as “please refer to CV/résumé” will not be accepted. Applications that lack specific examples or sufficient detail may be rejected, as the Assessment Board must have enough information to determine whether the requirements are met.Please ensure you provide a valid email address that remains active throughout the selection process. All updates, including invitations and results, will be sent by email. We encourage applicants to check their inbox and junk mail folders regularly to avoid missing important messages.The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking “Apply”.

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1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status check.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
5) This position is located in Calgary, Alberta and candidates must be willing to relocate to Calgary. Telework may be considered on an exceptional basis with the approval from the Executive Vice President.

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Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics, engineering, science, commerce, or other field of study related to the position.

Experience:E1: Experience applying quantitative techniques to conduct energy analysis, specifically applying energy system or electricity modeling techniques to gain insights into future energy trends.E2: Experience in conducting qualitative energy analysis (e.g., electricity, energy demand, natural gas), including analysis of electricity systems, and the impacts of climate and energy policies and/or technology developments on energy systems.E3: Experience presenting analysis and advice orally and in a variety of written formats, including through visuals such as use of tables, charts, or other visual elements.

Organization-wide and Business Competencies (Proficiency level - Learn):OC1: Leadership & Teamwork OC2: Accountability & Results Orientation OC3: Process and Project Management OC4: Communication (Verbal)OC5: Communication (Written)Technical Competencies (Proficiency level – Learn):TC1: Market Analysis – Acquires an understanding of the various energy markets related information sources and methodologies to conduct analysis. TC2: Quantitative Techniques - Acquires and demonstrates a basic understanding of quantitative techniques and the related computer software (e.g., electricity capacity expansion and dispatch modelling, economic modelling, manipulation of large data bases, data sampling techniques, and statistical analysis). Competency Level DefinitionsLearn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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AQ1: A postgraduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) from a recognized university in energy systems, electrical engineering, economics, operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

AQ2: Experience with electricity market structures, power system operations, or long term energy and electricity outlook analysis, particularly in a policy, regulatory, or system planning context.AQ3: Experience applying tools and techniques for large-scale electricity capacity expansion and high-resolution dispatch modelling, including representation of generation technologies, storage, transmission, electricity demand, and system constraints.AQ4: Experience with open-source electricity system or energy system modelling frameworks (e.g., PyPSA or similar tools) used for capacity expansion, production cost, or power system analysis.AQ5: Experience developing, maintaining, or extending analytical or modelling software tools, including the use of version control systems (e.g., Git) and good software development practices.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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