Market Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group. An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 500 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Accountable to the Director, Energy Supply & Data, 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 CER and Canada
• Participating in industry, government and other stakeholder consultations and conferences on energy developments
• Contribute to projects lead by senior staff to advise Commissioners, Board Members and CER Executives on current and future developments in energy markets
• Actively participating in energy modeling and data management project teams within the Energy Information Business Unit
• Providing technical support to colleagues in accessing, utilizing, and manipulating data
• Working with existing energy data models, including trouble shooting and enhancing their operation and efficiency or developing new models to fulfill Team objectives
• Assisting in the research and writing of internal and external reports including Energy Market Information Products, briefing notes, CER website updates, Executive 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 Commissioners; and drafting CER decisions
• Tracking and reporting on energy policy, legislation, regulations, regulatory decisions, statistics and standards affecting the CER and other Canadian and U.S. regulatory bodies and agencies.
• Leads and manages project working groups to research, analyzes gaps, problems and drivers of change that affect the CER and its Energy Information Program; develops, recommends and implements solutions.

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 6 words (maximum) "Please note there is no requirement for a cover letter."

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. Progressive* and recent* experience in conducting qualitative energy market analysis (e.g., natural gas, electricity, natural gas liquids, or crude oil).

E2. Progressive* and recent* experience doing quantitative analysis (e.g., time series analysis, energy modelling).

E3. Recent experience working effectively as an individual or as part of a team in a virtual office environment.

E4. Experience liaising with stakeholders relative to the collection, dissemination and exchange of energy market information and intelligence.

E5. Considerable experience in research and analysis of energy information from a wide range of sources and contributing to strategic advice or recommendations provided by senior staff to senior leaders.

*Progressive is defined as having worked on, and taken to completion, several tasks/assignments of increasing responsibility.

*Recent experience refers to approximately the last 1- 4 years of relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work and were neither temporary nor ad hoc.

*Considerable experience refers to approximately 3 - 7 years of relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work and were neither temporary nor ad hoc. The candidate’s employment background indicates experience sufficient for recognition as fully functional in that field.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:

Qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that would benefit the organization or enhance the work to be performed currently or in the future.

AQ1 Master’s degree from a recognized university related to the duties of the position (e.g., with specialization in quantitative methods; courses in energy economics; courses in regulatory economics; courses in energy business).

AQ2 Recent* and considerable* experience working with data-analysis and visualization software and systems including but not limited to: @Risk, Tableau, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, SQL, MS Excel and MS Access.

AQ3 Recent* experience in energy modeling and techniques such as econometric analysis, and time series analysis.

AQ4 Recent* experience in planning, leading and presenting energy market analyses.

AQ5 Recent* experience working independently in the development of new data visualization products.

AQ6 Experience working with Acts, Regulations, and/or government Policies.

*Recent experience refers to approximately the last 1- 4 years of relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work and were neither temporary nor ad hoc.
*Considerable experience refers to approximately 3 - 7 years of relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work and were neither temporary nor ad hoc. The candidate’s employment background indicates experience sufficient for recognition as fully functional in that field.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork
(Apply) Establishes effective working relationships and shares knowledge in a team environment.
(Apply) Seeks out and accepts stretches and challenges.

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation
(Apply) Pro-actively identifies potential problems and vulnerabilities, and considers risks in decision making and action.
(Apply) Draws on others to define potential solutions and conclusions.

OC3 Process and Project Management
(Apply) Independently organizes, prioritizes and schedules own work activities and, when appropriate, that of others in the group.
(Apply) Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and produce results within tight deadlines.

OC4 Communication (Verbal)
(Apply) Adapts style, mode and tone based on audience needs and reactions, and the issues being addressed. Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively. Communicate complex matters in lay terms to various stakeholders.

OC5 Communication (Written)
(Apply) Able to draft high-quality documents, that meets desired results and audience needs. Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively. Communicate complex matters in lay terms to various stakeholders.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Market Analysis
(Apply) – Identifies area of study, applying both standard and creative approaches, and assists staff in approaching analysis.

TC2 Quantitative Analysis
(Apply/Guide) - Identifies and advises on the applicable techniques and methods for conducting analyses.
Interprets raw data sets, drawing inferences about relationships and trends in energy markets as part of their regular work.

TC3 Market Contexts and Links to the CER’s Mandate
(Apply/Guide) – Identifies issues to be addressed and changes in market fundamentals, recognizing impacts on the industry and implications for the CER’s regulatory role.

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 CER with regards to the competency.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance. Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.

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

3) 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

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-09 position is similar to a CO-01 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 CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume 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. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). 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: your application, 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 2020 NEB-09, $87,540 to $106,500

The CER 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 may be 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

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the CER 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. Job Development Ladder: This position is part of a job development 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 job development career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. Organization Future Needs: The CER 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: *Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

10. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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