Valuation Specialist

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering a sustainable future for people and planet. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we’re a growth oriented North American power producer that creates innovative electricity solutions to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations. We’re passionate about our employees and place their entire wellbeing at the center of our people strategy. We are proud to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion; recognizing this is paramount to help grow our company and reach our net carbon neutral by 2050 goal. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to be their best, make meaningful contributions and go home safe every day.

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Do you have strong analytical skills? Do you thrive working in a fast-paced environment? This is an opportunity for you to join a fast growing organization which is focused on developing renewables, committed to a low carbon future and believes in innovation

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Valuations Services team.

Reporting to the Director, Valuation Services, the Valuation Specialist is accountable for the performance of corporate valuation analysis, coordination of analytics functions required to support corporate and project valuations, and performance of corporate-level analytics.

You will contribute to our team by
- Preparing highly complete corporate valuations and analysis for decisions on asset acquisitions, divestitures and development opportunities in support of Business Development/Commercial Services initiatives.
- Optimizing the valuations process to minimize duplication, ensure consistency, and optimize resource use.
- Providing input to planning and strategic direction of Valuations group and ensuring an appropriate understanding of the Capital Power strategy and maintaining on-going effective relationships between other positions in Valuations and the rest of Capital Power.
- Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing Valuation Services processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
- Preparing and/or reviewing impairment and goodwill valuations, including obtaining necessary feedback and preparing reports, including annual goodwill impairment testing as well as quarterly assessment of potential indicators of impairment.
- Preparing purchase price allocation analysis and manages reviews by external parties as required.

What you will bring to the role

**Education**:

- Post-secondary Degree specializing in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Formal designations such as a CBV (Chartered Business Valuator) or CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) or advanced finance degree such as related Master’s degree will be preferred.

**Experience**:

- 5 to 7 years of experience related to accounting, valuation and corporate finance.
- Power industry experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

- Business valuation/finance analysis and knowledge of accounting treatments/policies for purposes of goodwill and impairment assessments.
- Strong leadership, planning and organizational capabilities, and independent problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated quantitative, qualitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management skills is necessary along with the ability to excel in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary project team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative and self-directedness.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

- Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very mínimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details

Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.

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

We offer a highly flexible benefits and wellbeing program, comprehensive onboarding and training, and various development opportunities to support your success and personal growth.


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.