Junior Energy Analyst, Bilingual

**ID**:
1161

**Location**:
Hybrid/Quebec

**Department**:
Business Development

**Job Type**:
Non-exempt (hourly)

**Position Type**:
Seasonal

**About Us**

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON, and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydroméga which is headquartered in Montréal. We operate 18 hydroelectric generating stations located in Ontario and Quebec and we are one of the largest providers of hydroelectric power in these provinces. FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers and we have over 200 employees in Canada and the US.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

**We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.**

**Position Detail**:
We are looking for an experienced** Bilingual (French/English) Temporary Junior Energy Analyst** to join our team for this** remote role in Quebec**.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, Canada, the Temporary Junior Analyst, Development is responsible for analyzing FirstLight’s projects in wind, solar, storage, hydro and hybrid energy. Collaborates with our internal and external teams and plays a key role in the success of projects.

**Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To**:

- Analyze the performance of energy projects (wind, hydro, solar, storage, cogeneration), their availability, their profitability and seek to optimize them at each development stages;
- Participate in the due diligence process when acquiring assets or projects (analysis of production or availability data);
- Participate in the financial modeling of energy projects;
- Participate in the development of analysis tools and templates in order to improve monitoring and reporting;
- Work in close collaboration with service providers involved in project development (consulting engineering, consultants, etc.);
- Maintain active monitoring of the various energy policies in Canada and identify development opportunities;
- Analyze calls for tenders from IESO and Hydro-Québec (and other potential markets), participate in the preparation of tender submissions;
- Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures
- Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned

**Job Qualifications / Skills**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, required;
- 1+ years of relevant experience including the development of energy projects;
- Demonstrate autonomy and accountability and have a good sense of organization and adaptation;
- Knowledge and understanding of energy markets;
- Experience with mathematical and statistical modeling;
- Bilingual French and English;
- Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment;
- Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.

**Why Work for FirstLight?**

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture.
- FirstLight is an Equal Opportunity Employer; promoting accessibility and inclusivity at work and offering accommodation for applicants as required and requested._

FirstLight’s values are:
**_Respect_** -**_Integrity - Safety - Excellence - I