Technical Specialist, Market Analysis

Important messages

The NEB is a federal regulatory tribunal that regulates, among other things, the construction, operation and abandonment of pipelines that cross provincial or international borders, international power lines and designated interprovincial power lines, imports of natural gas and exports of crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity, and oil and gas exploration and production activities in certain areas. The NEB is also charged with providing timely, accurate and objective information and advice on energy matters. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with Regional Offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife the NEB has a staff of approximately 450 employees and an annual budget of over $70 million.

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Duties

Reporting to the Director, Energy Integration, this position focuses on the analysis of energy markets and short and long term energy trend analysis and forecasting.

Accountable to the Director, Energy Integration the Technical Specialist, Market Analysis is regarded as an expert internally and externally for:
• providing energy-related advice and reports to the Board on short and long-term energy trends, projections and new developments in energy markets (e.g., gas, oil, electricity) pertaining to supply, demand, transportation and pricing
• building, maintaining and enhancing qualitative and quantitative analytical capacity in the Team and Business Unit to increase the efficiency of energy models and analytical systems, enhancing the quality of analysis
• providing technical leadership in proposing topics, approaches and methodologies for the analysis of energy markets and trends
• making high level linkages with respect to issues and events in energy markets (both national and international) including those that relate to environment and economy

Other major responsibilities include:
• monitoring economic and emission trends and advising on implications for the energy sector
• coaching, mentoring and training less experienced staff and staff in other areas of the Board
• reviewing work for quality assurance
• continuously reviewing and recommending new approaches to data analysis
• acting as project manager of working groups on large and complex projects related to the NEB’s Energy Information Program
• providing input into the recruitment strategy for the Integrated Energy Info & Analysis Business Unit and leading the recruitment process for selecting market analysts, as delegated by the Director.
• providing advice to the Director on training and development opportunities for other members of the Team.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. 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 1,000 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)

Masters Degree with specialization in a related field (e.g., Economics, Commerce, Mathematics/Statistics).

Degree equivalency

E1. Significant and recent experience working in industry or government, in undertaking energy market analysis and forecasting in the context of the Canadian and North American market;

E2. Significant and recent experience in building /managing quantitative analytical tools including complex forecasting models;

E3. Significant and recent experience in providing advice and presenting analyses orally and in writing to internal and external audiences;

E4. Experience leading project working groups; and

E5. Significant and recent experience networking and liaising with senior representatives in industry and government to discuss common industry or government issues and to acquire and exchange information.

Recent Experience is defined as experience gained within approximately the last two (2) years in a role where the candidate functions with very little direction and/or supervision.

Significant Experience is defined as at least seven (7) years of experience gained by conducting substantively more progressive and complex responsibilities (not partial involvement or basic and limited experience).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork:
Takes a leadership role in team and partnership building.
Consistently promotes a team environment and team values within and across teams.
(Proficiency level: Guide)

OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation:
Removes barriers that impede progress.
Resolves issues beyond one’s own scope of work.
(Proficiency level: Guide/Shape)

OC3 Initiative and Adaptability to Change:
Confidently assumes calculated risks associated with change.
Facilitates cultural change initiatives and ensures quality management thinking is built into business-wide processes.
(Proficiency level: Guide/Shape)

OC4 Process & Project Management:
Determines project accountabilities, process priorities and resources allocations effectively across
business units.
(Proficiency level: Guide)

OC5 Communication (Written):
Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients in writing.
Accurately conveys complex technical information. Able to write and edit reports and other documents in area of expertise.
(Proficiency level: Guide)

OC6 Communication (Verbal):
Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients verbally. (Proficiency level: Guide)

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Market Analysis:
Recognizes and quickly responds to new developments, understands market impacts and provides high level advice.
(Proficiency Level: Guide/Shape)

TC2 Quantitative Techniques:
Coaches more junior staff in approaching techniques and methods for conducting analyses.
Applies techniques to a wide range of issues and independently assesses implications.
(Proficiency Level: Guide)

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. Significant and recent experience in leading/managing the development and execution of energy information products for the consumption of both internal and external audience

AQ2. Experience in proposing new and innovative approaches to market analysis

Recent Experience is defined as experience gained within approximately the last two (2) years in a role where the candidate functions with very little direction and/or supervision.

Significant Experience is defined as at least seven (7) years of experience gained by conducting substantively more progressive and complex responsibilities (not partial involvement or basic and limited experience).

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

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance. Some positions may require a secret security clearance, which future incumbents will be required to undergo, successfully pass and maintain.

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-11 position is similar to an EC-07 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. 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.

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 1 November 2013 NEB-11, $95,458 to $116,140 (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)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments
• 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: This position has 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. 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.