Senior Market Design Analyst

at  Alberta Electric System Operator

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
If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.
Electricity markets around the world are transforming. The AESO is at the forefront of this dynamic shift, responsible for the evolution of Alberta’s wholesale electricity markets in response to global trends shaping our industry. Join our Market Design team to help shape the future of the electricity industry in Alberta. We are looking for a new member to join our team to bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a passion for driving positive change in the evolving electricity market landscape.
As a Senior Market Design Analyst, you’ll be instrumental in crafting the blueprint for our market’s future. You will apply your expertise in economics, business, or engineering to dive deep into the development and support of key components of Alberta’s electricity market design. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact as we navigate these transformational times.
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. 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.

Engage with external stakeholders from industry, agencies and government to develop market design solutions
Collaborate across business areas to reach comprehensive identification and acceptance of wholesale electricity market design elements
Assess and evaluate economic efficiency impacts, market impacts, stakeholder impacts, operational impacts and AESO process implications of wholesale electricity market design alternatives
Research various economic, technical and policy aspects of wholesale electricity market design best practices and their implementation in other jurisdictions
Identify and communicate wholesale electricity market design alternatives and their implications in written and verbal form (memos, reports, presentations)
Ensure coordination and consistency with other wholesale electricity market design streams as well as broader market design initiatives
Support the development of regulatory proceedings to approve rules supporting the introduction of new market design elements