At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer load settlement rules and collaborate with market participants to resolve issues.
- Company: Join the Alberta Utilities Commission, a key player in Alberta's utility regulation.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid office closures, flexible work days, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Alberta's energy market while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in load settlement or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the province of Alberta. As Alberta’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring that utility services are delivered in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest. The AUC regulates investor-owned natural gas, electric and water utilities, as well as certain municipally owned electric utilities, to ensure customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.
The ideal candidate will support the evolution and administration of Alberta’s load settlement rules. This role requires the ability to guide and shape amendments to the load settlement and tariff billing code rules to modernize them in response to wholesale market design changes, including the transition to shorter settlement intervals. This role also works closely with retailers, distribution facility owners, load settlement agents and meter data managers to ensure settlement activities are completed in accordance with market rules and industry standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Administer the AUC’s load settlement and tariff billing code rules.
- Lead and shape AUC consultations to amend the load settlement and tariff billing code rules, providing technical guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve settlement processes, data management practices, and operational efficiencies.
- Assess and recommend courses of action on settlement discrepancies, data anomalies, and operational issues that are escalated to the AUC.
- Collaborate with retailers, distribution facility owners, service providers, and other market participants to resolve settlement inquiries and issues.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while communicating complex technical and market-related information clearly and professionally.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in load settlement, electricity market operations, energy transactions, utility operations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience administering and supporting load settlement and tariff billing code processes within a regulated electricity market environment.
- Understanding of VLTrader and alternative load settlement software, including transaction management, validation, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of regulated market services i.e. load settlement, meter data management, and energy transaction processing.
- Experience interpreting and applying settlement system codes and tariff billing requirements.
- Advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a subject matter expert while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with market participants, service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
The following are considered an asset:
- Direct experience with Alberta's retail electricity and gas markets and related settlement processes.
- Knowledge of AESO market rules, electric distribution utility operations, meter data management, and retailer settlement requirements.
- Experience with SQL, database queries, or business intelligence/reporting tools.
Why the AUC is a great place to work:
- Paid office closure days.
- Flex day program.
- Work-life integration.
- Collaborative work environment.
The AUC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
Load Settlement Analyst in Calgary employer: Alberta Utilities Commission
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work environment, offering flexible work arrangements and paid office closure days to support work-life integration. Employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that impact Alberta's utility sector while benefiting from professional growth and development in a diverse and inclusive setting.
Contact Details:
Alberta Utilities Commission Recruitment Team
