Sr. Energy Trader

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

Capital Power is seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our Trading team. This exciting opportunity is for an experienced trader to be instrumental in optimizing gas facilities in CAISO and the DSW, as well as creating and executing speculative strategies throughout WECC.

The successful candidate will have a quantitative background with a proven track record both creating and executing physical flow, financial trading, and risk management strategies.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Optimizing assets in the DSW and CAISO on a short-term, cash basis.
• Creating speculative power and gas trading strategies for physical and financial markets.
• Analyzing western power and gas markets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Applying risk management practices to mitigate losses and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Managing relationships with counterparties, customers and brokers, including the negotiation of master agreements, EMAs and AMAs where applicable.
• Monitoring hedging and trading performance, and provide reports to management.
• Collaborating with Operations, Risk Management, and Finance departments to support trading activities.
• Staying updated on industry developments to improve strategies and processes.

What you will bring to the role:    

Education:

• Degree(s) in Engineering, Physics, Math, Economics, Finance, or a related field. ​

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in physical and financial power trading with strong knowledge of Western Interconnect physical power markets, asset optimization, and risk management.
• Experience trading heat rates, locational spreads, and time spreads.

Technical Skills:

• Proven ability to analyze large datasets, develop analytical models, and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in relevant trading platforms and analytical tools, such as Python, SQL, and R.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Working Conditions:

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

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward

We believe that creating a culture that supports employees' physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at  If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 

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.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.