A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
The Analyst, Energy Markets supports the Energy Markets team by performing market research, data analysis, and modeling to inform price forecasts, asset evaluations, and commercial decisions. This role focuses on developing technical capability, learning power market fundamentals, and contributing to team deliverables under the guidance of senior analysts.
You Will Contribute to Our Team By:
Supporting the development and maintenance of long‑term power market price forecasts and assumptions.
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing market data related to supply, demand, fuel prices, emissions, cost of new generation, and policy developments.
Assisting with asset dispatch modeling, gross margin calculations, and financial proformas.
Preparing charts, reports, and presentation materials explaining market trends and forecast results.
Supporting the design and implementation of market dashboards for consumption across the company.
Supporting business development and commercial initiatives through scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
Tracking market, policy, and regulatory developments and summarizing key implications for internal stakeholders.
Collaborating with senior analysts, Trading, Commercial, and other internal teams on cross‑functional projects.
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Education and Experience
Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
2 – 3 yrs of experience in energy markets, analytics, consulting, or a related analytical role.
Strong interest in power markets, energy economics, and quantitative analysis.
Technical & Professional Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Excel, Python, and data analysis tools; exposure to energy market models (particularly natural gas and or power) is an asset.
Full comfort with manipulating, processing, and performing complex calculations on large datasets which are not suited to conventional spreadsheet software (e.g., pricing and operational data at hourly granularity) while also putting in place appropriate controls for quality and consistency.
Ability to clearly communicate analytical results in written and visual formats.
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and build subject‑matter expertise over time.
The pay range for this position is $80,040 - $115,000
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.
This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Skills Required
- Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in energy markets, analytics, consulting, or a related analytical role.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools.
- Exposure to energy market models (particularly natural gas and/or power).
- Ability to manipulate, process, and perform complex calculations on large, hourly-granularity datasets with quality controls.
- Ability to clearly communicate analytical results in written and visual formats.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and build subject-matter expertise over time.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
- Successful completion of education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check.
What We Do
Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer and wholesale energy generator headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power facilities across Canada and the U.S., focusing on delivering reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy solutions to its customers while working towards a goal of being net carbon neutral by 2045.
