Senior Analyst, Compliance Monitoring Load Settlement

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

Reporting to the Manager, Transmission Tariff and Load Settlements, this position is accountable for monitoring and analyzing the compliance of market participants with the requirements of Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Rule 021, in accordance with the corresponding Compliance Monitoring Program.

You will also be responsible for a variety of compliance monitoring related research activities, the development of compliance related tools and documentation, as well as interactions with market participants, other AESO teams, and the AUC.

In this position, you will become the subject matter expert of policies and practices related to the load settlement function and you will represent the compliance monitoring perspective in a variety of discussions and workgroups regarding AUC Rule 021 development and application, market participant behavior, and data repositories.

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.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

• You flourish in 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.

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team celebrates our colleagues' varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.

• You embrace change, pivot, and adapt with ease to changing priorities.

• You work well with limited direction, both independently and within a team environment.

• You have a strong business acumen, combined with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a positive and diplomatic manner.

• You value professionalism and understand the importance of handling sensitive/confidential situations delicately.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Monitoring:

• Perform monitoring and analysis with respect to AUC Rule 021 using existing models, systems, procedures, and reports.

• Prepare compliance monitoring related reports, letters, and documentation.

• Independently carry out research, perform analysis and prepare documentation in response to ad hoc requests stemming from role as an internal subject matter expert on issues requiring a compliance monitoring perspective.

• Develop new or lead the refinement of existing Compliance Monitoring Programs, including preparing supporting documentation, and execution of internal and external awareness.

• Develops new, or maintaining and enhancing existing, ad hoc SQL queries and reports or Excel/vb based compliance monitoring tools; oversee and provide input regarding enhancement to existing compliance monitoring tools.

• Leads specific projects as assigned.

Internal/External Stakeholder Interactions:

• Maintain and foster positive and cooperative working relationships with:

  • market participants through interactions regarding various compliance processes (including information requests, complaints, referrals, deliverance of compliance presentations);

  • the AUC through the referral process and other related matters; and

  • other AESO teams through the reciprocal sharing of subject matter expertise.

• Identify and address opportunities to raise the profile and understanding of the AESO's compliance monitoring function within the AESO and externally.

Leadership Support:

• Provide ongoing support as a technical expert and identify/escalate higher risk or potentially controversial actions/referrals to the Manager.

• Represent Compliance Monitoring in internal or external discussions as necessary and requested.

What you'll bring to us:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics, or other relevant discipline.

• A minimum 8 - 10 years of related experience in the electricity industry.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Alberta electric industry and ideally AUC Rule 021 and related governing legislation.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the proven ability to review and draft written correspondence.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise judgment including the ability to work with large amounts of complex data, advanced software applications and execute basic software application queries.

• Experience in programming and/or ability to write SQL queries considered a strong asset.

Application deadline: January 2, 2025

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.