Regulatory Analyst

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

The Regulatory and Transmission Services Team provides regulatory, mapping and cost support to connection and system projects. As stewards of the AESO connection and system processes, we produce and maintain process documentation and tools. We manage change across the Grid Reliability Projects and Planning department and always strive for efficiency. We also lead the implementation of the ISO Tariff, and new or modified rules and regulations in applicable AESO processes.

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory and Transmission Services, the Regulatory Analyst is accountable for preparing needs approval applications that comply with the applicable rules, regulations and AESO’s business practices. As key members of the cross-functional project team, the Regulatory Analyst provides regulatory interpretation and advice, reviews technical documents, and supports the AESO’s stakeholder engagement programs from project initiation through to regulatory approval.

While preparing an application, the Regulatory Analyst will review technical supporting materials, and work with project teams to ensure these materials meet regulatory requirements and AESO business practices. For applications that are before the AUC for approval, the Regulatory Analyst will collaborate with technical teams to prepare proceeding and hearing submissions that support the application and that respond to AUC and intervener requests.

At the AESO, projects are executed in a matrix structure, and the Regulatory Analyst is assigned to multiple project execution teams. The position coordinates cross functionally with other technical specialists within the Grid Reliability business unit, including project management and engineering disciplines, and is also engaged with team members in business groups that specialize in tariffs, forecasting, legal, and stakeholder relations. This role also communicates with external parties, such as TFOs, DFOs, Market Participants and other stakeholders.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

You will enjoy working in this team:* You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:* Completing a regulatory assessment and determining the appropriate application filing type for each project

What you’ll bring to us:* Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Science, Law, Business, or other related fields). Graduate degree will be considered an asset.

Application deadline: May 12, 2025

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.