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.
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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
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Our mandate is to provide for the safe, reliable and economic operation of the interconnected electric system and to promote a fair, efficient and openly competitive electricity market.
We do this in four key areas:
Direct The Safe and Reliable Operation of the Grid: We work with industry partners to keep electricity safely and reliably flowing throughout the province. Our System Controllers dispatch generation to meet electricity demand and direct the operation of the transmission system 24/7, 365 days a year. We ensure almost five million Albertans have power when they need it.
Plan the Transmission System: We plan ahead by developing power supply and demand forecasts and scenarios to ensure the right transmission lines are built in the right locations, as cost effectively as possible. We identify needed transmission solutions and work through the regulatory process to secure necessary approvals.
Connect customers to the grid: We ensure customers can connect to the transmission system in a safe and reliable manner. Timely transmission system access is facilitated through the AESO’s Connection Process. Using transmission tariffs, we recover the costs of the transmission system from customers. After deducting our costs of operating the system, we forward the remainder to transmission facility owners.
Operate the Wholesale Electricity Market: Electricity in Alberta is bought and sold through a wholesale market. We operate the market, manage its financial settlement function, and facilitate its ongoing development by designing and implementing market rules to ensure it is a fair, efficient and openly competitive market.
