Market Analyst

Important messages

If you applied on selection process 16-ENR-EA-0091/ENR16J-011785-000103, you cannot reapply.

Headquartered in Calgary, the National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator established in 1959 to promote safety and security, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament for the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. The Board reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

The National Energy Board is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This is an annual competition that recognizes the country's best places to work by Mediacorp Canada.

Duties

As a Market Analyst in the Integrated Energy Information and Analysis Business Unit of the National Energy Board (NEB), reporting to a Director, the Market Analyst participates in a wide variety of market monitoring and regulatory activities as they relate to current and future developments in North American and world energy markets.

Duties are normally undertaken in a collegial team environment with direction and coaching from more experienced staff, and include:

• Conducting research and analysis of energy supply, demand and pricing trends, and assessing market developments and implications for the NEB and Canada
• Participating in industry, government and other stakeholder consultations and conferences on energy developments
• Serving as a resource on energy modeling and data management to an Energy Team in the Integrated Energy Information and Analysis Business Unit
• Providing technical support to Analysts and others in accessing, utilizing and manipulating data
• Working with existing models, including trouble shooting and enhancing their operation and efficiency or developing new models to fulfill Team objectives
• Advising Board Members on current and future developments in energy markets
• Assisting in the research and writing of products for the National Energy Board’s (NEB) Energy Information Program including Energy Market Publications, internal and external briefing notes, NEB website updates, Board Member speeches and presentations
• Participating in the review of regulatory applications for pipelines or international power lines with respect to markets, including drafting information requests; providing advice to Board Members; and drafting Board decisions
• Tracking and reporting on energy policy, legislation, regulations, regulatory decisions, statistics and standards affecting the NEB and other Canadian and U.S. regulatory bodies and agencies.

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in economics, business, commerce or other degree related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1. Experience in quantitative analysis and economic/energy modeling – this could include experience from work or relevant course/project work at the University.

E2. Experience in presenting analysis and advice orally and in a variety of written formats – this could include experience from work or relevant course/project work at the University.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Learn/Apply)
• Establishes effective working relationships and shares knowledge. Seeks out and accepts stretches and challenges.

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation (Apply)
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results. Proactively identifies potential problems and vulnerabilities and considers risks in decision making and action.

OC3 Communicates (Verbal) (Learn/Apply)
• Adapts style, mode and tone based on audience needs and reactions, and the issues being addressed.

OC4 Communicates (Written) (Learn/Apply) * Must pass each written exam.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Market Analysis (Learn/Apply)
• Conducts analysis independently on specific issues and draws conclusions.

TC2 Quantitative Analysis (Learn/Apply)
• Acquires and demonstrates a good understanding of quantitative techniques and the related computer software.

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the NEB with regards to the competency.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

AQ1 Masters level degree in a related field (e.g. Master’s of Economics with specialization in quantitative economics).

AQ2 Experience conducting market analysis.

AQ3 Experience in operating energy/economic models including trouble shooting.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a Reliability Status Check.

2) Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the NEB’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the NEB Website http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.

3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.

4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

Other information

1. The National Energy Board has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-07 position is similar to a CO-01 for staffing purposes. This position is subject to NEB’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including, sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

If you applied on selection process 16-ENR-EA-0091/ENR16J-011785-000103, you cannot reapply.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 01/November/2013 NEB-07, $58,481 to $71,150 (under review)

The National Energy Board has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary, paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• The Collective Agreement between the NEB and PIPSC expired on 1 November 2014. Please note that in the absence of a new Collective Agreement, all provisions – including the allowances remain in place until a new agreement has been signed.

6. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the NEB Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Career Ladder: These positions are part of a career ladder and future promotion may occur upon successful completion of the training and development requirements and provided they meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment for each level of the career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. Organization Future Needs: The National Energy Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

10. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 517, 10th Avenue SW

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.