Market Analyst - Energy Demand/Supply Modeler

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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 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

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

This position will report to the Director of Energy Outlooks contributing mainly to the Energy Information flagship publication Energy Future Series (check out the latest publication: CER – Canada’s Energy Future 2023: CER’s first long-term Outlook modeling Net-Zero by 2050 (cer-rec.gc.ca). The primary responsibilities of this role include conducting research, collecting, and analyzing large datasets, managing databases, coding, modeling various energy sectors, analyzing and interpreting modeling outputs, graphing results, and writing reports. Additionally, the position involves presenting information to diverse audiences, ranging from technical experts to management, and collaborating with government and other internal/external stakeholders.

Furthermore, the role entails exploring emerging energy sectors and policies, adopting new modeling tools, identifying process improvements, and documenting findings. The position also involves providing advice to senior management regarding the risks associated with assumptions used in modeling and suggesting improvements for the modeling process. Project management is a part of the responsibilities.

Moreover, this position will involve coaching junior modelers, market analysts and potentially engaging in market analyses and participating in energy adjudication permitting processes. The position may also involve providing guidance to the Commission on energy markets or energy transition matters.

The role plays a critical part in the CER's energy information work, which is one of CER's core responsibilities. Furthermore, the individual may have the opportunity to participate in or lead program initiatives as identified by the Director.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

English essential
The current vacancy is for an English Essential; however, we are looking to create a list of qualified candidates which may be used to staff other positions in the organization with various language profiles.

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the Canada Energy Regulator’s energy information responsibilities including, but not limited to engineering, economics, science, or business.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1 Experience* in energy systems modeling, with a focus on energy demand or emissions in sectors such as buildings, transportation, heavy industry, and other sectors,

E2 Experience using Python, R or other relevant programming languages,

E3 Experience managing complex initiatives and/or projects, from scoping to execution, working across a diverse group of stakeholders.

* Minimum of 5 years in energy systems modeling (does not need to be continuous experience)

ORGANIZATION-WIDE AND BUSINESS COMPETENCIES:

OC1. Leadership and Teamwork – Proficiency Level: Guide

OC2. Accountability & Results Orientation - Proficiency Level: Guide

OC3. Process & Project Management– Proficiency Level: Guide

OC4. Oral Communications – Proficiency Level: Guide

Technical Competencies (Proficiency Level – Guide):

TC1 Identifies, advises, and coaches others on the modern techniques and methods applicable to energy modelling, interprets raw data sets, drawing inferences about relationships and trends in energy markets and systems as part of their regular work.

TC2 Strong understanding of energy technologies related to decarbonization such as electrification, hydrogen, carbon capture, clean fuels, energy efficiency, etc.

Competency Level Definitions

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

AQ1 Postgraduate degree from a recognized university related to the duties of the position.

AQ2 Experience and Certification in Project Management.

AQ3 Experience in defining requirements, building, testing and/or implementing energy modeling software, and/or database management.

AQ4 Expert level market analysis, ie. gather and assess data, make interpretations, synthesize findings, draw appropriate conclusions and deliver products that meet the Commissions’ market monitoring and CER’s regulatory mandate.

AQ5 Experience in the regulation of energy infrastructure or energy markets.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.

2) 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.

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

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 10 position is similar to a CO-03 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. Salary: Effective 1 November 2021 NEB-10, $100,175 - $121,883 (subject to revision)

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 for employees who reside within the daily commuting distance of Calgary (150 km)
• 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

3. 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. 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.

Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which 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.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: 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.
 
4. 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.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.