JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74734
Ministry: Affordability and Utilities
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 25, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
Affordability and Utilities is responsible for leading and coordinating government’s ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, with particular focus on the province’s utilities sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation in economics, business, environmental science, engineering, law, social sciences or a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required experience:

• Policy development
• Project management
• Research analysis
• Facilitiation/consultation

Assets:

• Knowledge of electricity-related Acts, Regulations, and agency rules such as the Electric Utilities Act, Alberta Utilities Commission Act, Hydro and Electric Energy Act and Transmission Regulation.
• Understanding of the mandate of Alberta ministry of Affordability and Utilities.
• Work experience or knowledge relating to electricity markets, electricity generation and transmission, or power engineering. Work experience at a utility, independent power producer or electricity sector regulator.
• Expertise in market design, micro-economic policy or policy research.

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you ready to shape the future of Alberta’s electricity system? Consider joining a dynamic team where your expertise will help drive transformation to deliver affordability and reliability. Alberta’s electricity sector is a unique and in the midst of change, as we innovate to adapt our policy frameworks to incorporate new technologies and meet the challenge of a shifting generation mix.
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will support the development and implementation of forward-thinking policies that deliver a resilient grid, enable private investment, and drive efficiency. You will collaborate with key agencies like the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), and the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA) as well as key stakeholders.
If you are comfortable in the midst of complexity, intellectually curious and able to integrate multidisciplinary sources of information into your advice - we want you on our team! This is your opportunity to influence high-impact decisions and contribute to Alberta’s energy future.
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative professional who takes a long-term, values-driven approach to achieving organizational goals. Reporting to the Manager, Generation and Transmission, the Senior Policy Analyst provides a leading role in the development of expert advice and recommendations for public policy concerning Alberta’s electricity industry. The Senior Policy Analyst has a thorough understanding of the policy, technical, economic, business and regulatory aspects of the electricity industry in Alberta.