Senior Policy Analyst

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Distribution, the Senior Policy Analyst provides a leading role in the development of expert advice and recommendations for public policy concerning Alberta’s electricity industry. The Senior Policy Analyst has a thorough understanding of the policy, technical, economic, business and regulatory aspects of the electricity industry in Alberta and the way they interplay to provide for a functioning market.

Responsibilities include detailed analysis of policy options and regulations that may have an impact on Alberta’s electricity sector, as well as collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, such as other GoA departments, municipal and federal government departments, distribution utilities, retailers, consumers, and independent agencies such as the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA), and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to understand issues, solicit feedback and develop solutions to address concerns and impacts to the electricity market. They will contribute strong analytic skills to the branch and assist the department in achieving the Government of Alberta’s objectives.