Electricity Market Economist
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Electricity Market Economist on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.
Description
The Senior Electricity Market Economist in this role, will apply their 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. Our client provides 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 their overall compensation package. They 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.
Responsibilities
- Engage external stakeholders, including industry participants, government, and agencies, to develop and advance market design solutions
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Assess market design alternatives by evaluating economic efficiency, market impacts, stakeholder effects, and operational implications
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Conduct independent research on economic, technical, and policy aspects of market design best practices across other jurisdictions
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Communicate market design options and implications through clear written and verbal materials, including memos, reports, and presentations
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Collaborate with cross-functional experts to identify, document, and build alignment on market changes
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Ensure market design initiatives are aligned and consistent with broader programs and priorities
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Share subject matter expertise and insights across the organization
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Provide technical guidance and analytical support for market development activities
Signs you’ll enjoy this role:
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You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change
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You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively debates
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You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease
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You like working in a diverse atmosphere – our team celebrates our colleagues’ varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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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:
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8+ years of experience working in electricity markets is preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
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Master’s degree considered an asset
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Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements within the electric utility sector
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trong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and clearly convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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Demonstrated ability to build strong business and technical relationships that foster trust and collaboration
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Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and timelines
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Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of competitive electricity markets
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Effective risk-based decision maker
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