
Market Policy Analyst
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Job Requisition ID: 75303
Ministry: Affordability and UtilitiesLocation: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:
Affordability and Utilities is responsible for leading and coordinating government's ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, with particular focus on the province's utilities sector and electricity system. To learn more about Affordability and Utilities, follow this link:The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) has a mandate to educate and mediate for Alberta's small business, farm, and residential electricity, natural gas and water consumers, and advocate for energy consumers. We educate through a wide range of outreach and engagement activities; advocate by representing the interests of consumers; and mediate disputes between consumers and utility companies. To learn more about the Utilities Consumer Advocate, follow this link:Role ResponsibilitiesThe Ministry for Affordability and Utilities is currently seeking an agile and driven Market Policy Analyst reporting to the Manager, Market Policy & Analysis under the Utilities & Consumer Advocate Branch.The Market Policy Analyst will work within a team to accomplish the following duties and responsibilities:
- Policy Review and implementation Develop policy recommendations concerning Alberta's electricity and natural gas markets specifically focusing on rate regulation, facilities regulation and market regulation that represent the interests of small consumers, for consideration by the UCA's Power and Natural Gas Consumer's Panel.
- Research & Advisory: Independently plan and undertake policy research and analysis on a broad range of economic and energy policy issues that are likely to affect utility regulation and regulatory decision and proactively provide advise to support decision-making within Branch.
- Project Co-ordination & Monitoring: Monitor and coordinate high-priority initiatives/projects, including the corresponding guidelines, budget forms and cash flow models and identify emerging issues in the rapidly changing energy sector.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship building: Represent the UCA on external stakeholder consultations related to complex regulatory policy matters, including consultations on distribution and transmission policy, AUC consultations on AUC rules and AESO consultations on AESO rules and other AESO matters.
- Issue Analysis and Advisory: Conduct thorough research, coordinate information, and render accurate advice to Branch Leadership on existing and emerging issues.
- Reporting: Create high-quality reports, reviews, and briefing materials to facilitate executive decision-making, public engagement, and stakeholder communication.
.Competencies for this position include:
- Drive for Results - Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experiences. Holds self and others accountable for results. Partners with groups to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations.
- Build Collaborative Environments - Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
- Creative Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies.
- Systems Thinking: Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas. Understands, anticipates, and accounts for the interrelated impacts of policy decisions across various groups and projects and factors this into planning.
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
- Technical Writing & Briefings.
- Issue Analysis.
- Research & Analysis.
- Project Coordination.
- Public Sector experience: Experience working in the public sector or within public sector decision-making processes.
- Industry Experience: Experience working within the energy and/or electricity sector or other related industries.
- Legislative/Policy Interpretation: Experience with interpreting legislation, regulations, and policies e.g. Electric Utilities Act, Gas Utilities Act, Alberta Utilities Commission Act).to provide feasible recommendations to management and executive leadership.
- Project Management: Experience initiating, planning, organizing, and implementing projects.
Refer to .NotesHours of Work:
- 7.25 daily hours.
- 36.25 weekly hours.
- 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday).
- Working for the Alberta Public Service -
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. * Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Christie-Anne Silverthorn at .