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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

One Permanent Full Time Position. 

The Energy Trader in the Congestion Team is responsible for managing the quantitative-driven long-term congestion strategies to support Capital Power’s trading desk. Reporting to the Head Trader, Congestion & MISO, this role will support both asset optimization and speculative trading operations of the greater portfolio.

The ideal candidate is highly quantitative with a commercial mindset and has a proven track record of deploying risk.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Building, developing and deploying long-term congestion strategies.
• Supporting and advising the greater team on congestion exposures around our generation portfolio.
• Liaise with the Risk, Credit and other internal teams.
• Collaborate with other traders and originators to identify opportunities and optimize positions.
• Track exposure and report P&L to management.
• Provide insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations to senior trading leadership.
• Adhere to Capital Power's risk policies and regulatory requirements.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, economics, engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong quantitative background.

The ideal candidate would have:

• 5+ years of experience in energy trading, analytics, or power/gas markets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python preferred).
• Experience with ETRM systems and ISO scheduling platforms.
• Knowledge of renewable integration and congestion management strategies.
• Experience with industry-specific modelling tools.
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools such as databricks and snowflake.
• Proven track record of consistent value creation.

Working Conditions:

• In-office position with limited travel required
• Location: Calgary

Additional Details:

To be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

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.