Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.
As Director, Market Analysis, you will be responsible for market analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making and optimize business performance in the power markets that NPI operates. With a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, you will support the business on a global level by working closely with colleagues in the Development, Origination and Operations teams.
This role will be based in Toronto, and you will be expected to work from our corporate office a minimum of 3 times a week in line with our hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategy for the market analysis team to cover all NPI’s core and target markets.
- Conduct data driven analysis to develop NPI’s in-house view on all commodity and power prices that underpin project business cases for development and operational projects. Work with Risk Management to identify and quantify risks.
- Consider external vendor’s views to supplement in-house analysis or to bridge any gaps, where appropriate.
- Manage external vendor relationships.
- Stay up to date with market developments and identify market opportunities and risks through insights, research, and analysis.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders to provide actionable insights that inform strategy and operational decisions.
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of materials to support business decisions at all levels.
- Lead the Market analysis team; grow as needed to support NPI’s business objectives.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Who You Are:
- Globally minded: You can adapt and work with different time zones, cultures, perspectives, and attitudes. You can bring different perspectives together while providing support to regional and global counterparts.
- A strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Collaborative: You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication, and encourage cross-functional interactions.
- Proactive problem-solver: You evaluate problems through critical thinking. You have a knack for creative problem-solving and can develop and implement innovative solutions.
- Analytical: You can formulate thoughtful and comprehensive analyses that assist in strategic decision-making.
- Thinking like an owner: You demonstrate initiative and ongoing commitment to Northland´s objectives. Take responsibility for actions and quality of the work.
- An influencing leader: You feel comfortable working with cross-functional teams and influencing and motivating teams even when you have no direct authority over them and are passionate about the work you do.
Qualifications and Experience
- Completed Undergraduate Degree in business, economics, finance, or engineering.
- Professional Designation such as CPA, CFA, ERP, P. Eng., etc.; A related graduate degree is also desirable.
- 10-15 years of experience assessing, modelling and reporting on energy markets including North American and European markets covering both power and gas.
- Significant experience monitoring market regulatory bodies and assessing impacts of regulatory changes to business models and energy markets.
What’s In It for You:
Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:
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Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.
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Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
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Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
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Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.
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Continuous Learning support – You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.
Disclaimer
This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.
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