Canada Energy Regulator

Closing date: August 14, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
ERG26J-022601-000268

Selection process number
26-ERG-EA-0103

Location
Calgary (Alberta)

Employment tenure
Term (Approximately 24 months)

Salary
$103,798 to $126,278

Level
CO-02, NB-09 - The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-09 position is similar to a CO-02 in terms of salary range only.

Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Canada Energy Regulator.

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About the position

Conditions of employment

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

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About the position

Duties
Are you interested in advancing Canada’s energy conversation? Would you like to use your energy expertise to advise decision-makers on issues of national importance? If you answered yes to these questions, we’re looking for you!

As a Market Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in the CER’s energy information work, one of our core responsibilities. Accordingly, you can make key contributions in guiding the CER’s energy information strategy, analysis, and programs.

The Market Analyst will report to the Director, Energy Markets, within the Energy Information Business Unit. They will help guide the Energy and Pipeline Information Program. This includes supporting energy information publications, advising on energy information, enhancing data management strategies, and actively supporting colleagues through coaching and mentoring. Detailed duties may include:

- Lead and support adjudicative processes by conducting technical analysis, advising Commissioners, and drafting decisions.
- Communicate and present energy data and information products to a variety of audiences, including technical staff and senior leadership.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing and publishing energy and pipeline information products, including content for interactive maps, data analysis, and online data visualizations.
- Conduct research, analysis, and drafting of energy and pipeline information products, including market snapshots, pipeline profiles, content for interactive maps, and online data visualizations.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of both a relational database and non-relational database including implementation testing, quality control, table design, and access management.
- Collect, manage, validate and visualize energy-related data using SQL, Python, and Power BI.
- Write scripts in Python to scrape data from a variety of data source types, including PDFs, excel, csv, and webpages.
- Develop and build relationships throughout the CER to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing in data management, energy market analysis, technical expertise, web product development, and design.
- Utilize enterprise platforms and systems and follow CER policies and processes in program activities.
- Leverage a variety of CER information systems such as the Commodities Tracking System (CTS), REGDOCS (a regulatory database for activities and transactions conducted at the Canada Energy Regulator), and the Data Lake (database) to develop and validate information about the facilities we regulate.

If you’re passionate and want to make a difference, you’ll fit in perfectly with our team!

Work environment
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, and requires in-person presence according to the CER’s Hybrid Work Policy.

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) helps keep energy moving safely across Canada by reviewing projects, sharing energy information, and upholding world-class safety and environmental standards. Headquartered in Calgary, with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife, the CER employs approximately 600 people.





Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, the CER is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

The CER is proud to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We support Reconciliation through meaningful actions, including access to Elders, cultural and community supports, paid and unpaid leave for traditional practices, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and telework options when needed.

- Indigenous Peoples refers to First Nation, Inuit, or Métis.

Intent of the process
Intent to staff one term position (approximately 2 years).

A list of fully or partially qualified candidates may be created to fill similar positions at the same or lower levels. This process may also result in a permanent appointment, even for candidates appointed on a temporary basis.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement. The benefits offered may be different than those offered in the greater public service.

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:

- Annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance and corporate performance.
- Annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in a single annual payment.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application.

As part of your application, you will be required to answer screening questions related to the essential education and experience and asset qualifications. You must provide CLEAR, CONCRETE EXAMPLES with sufficient detail for each question. Responses such as “please refer to CV/résumé” will not be accepted. Applications that lack specific examples or sufficient detail may be rejected, as the Assessment Board must have enough information to determine whether the requirements are met.

Please ensure you provide a valid email address that remains active throughout the selection process. All updates, including invitations and results, will be sent by email. We encourage applicants to check their inbox and junk mail folders regularly to avoid missing key messages.

The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking “”.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to ing. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience:

E1:



Considerable experience* networking and building strong relationships to advance and accomplish team goals.

E2: Recent experience** managing complex initiatives or projects in the area of energy market analysis or regulation, from ideation to execution working across a diverse group of stakeholders.

E3: Recent experience** contributing to the development of energy information products and analysis.

Experience Definitions:

Considerable experience* is defined as experience obtained over 2–4 years, where the activities formed a significant and ongoing part of the candidate’s work, not performed on a temporary or ad hoc basis.

Recent experience** is defined as experience obtained within the last 1–4 years, where the activities formed a significant and ongoing part of the candidate’s work, not performed on a temporary or ad hoc basis.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1: Leadership and Teamwork – Proficiency Level:
OC2: Accountability & Results Orientation - Proficiency Level:
OC3: Initiative & Adaptability to Change - Proficiency Level:
OC4: Communication (Verbal) - Proficiency Level:
OC5: Communication (Written) - Proficiency Level:

Technical Competencies:

TC1: Market Analysis – Proficiency Level:
TC2: Quantitative Techniques – Proficiency Level:

Competency Level Definitions:

is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to and contribute.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualifications:

AQ1: Considerable experience* in data management.

Considerable experience* is defined as experience obtained over 2–4 years, where the activities formed a significant and ongoing part of the candidate’s work, not performed on a temporary or ad hoc basis

Organizational Needs: The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: *Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

- Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

Learn More About CER’s Path to Advancing Reconciliation
Our Dynamic Work Environment
CER Code of Conduct

Hiring organization contact

Name: Staffing and Classification
Email address: [email protected]

📌 Market Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Canada Energy Regulator
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