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Energy Trader

Capital Power


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system. Were 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. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats 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 Western US Trading team. This exciting opportunity is for a trader who will join the desk to dispatch and optimize the companys assets identify and execute speculative trading opportunities across short-term physical and financial power and gas markets in WECC CAISO SPP and ERCOT. The candidate will also be involved in supporting the development and execution of structured transactions long-term hedging strategies and portfolio management initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a quantitative background with a proven track record of creating and executing physical power flows across the Western U.S. financial trading strategies and risk management strategies.

You will contribute to our team by:

  • Optimizing Capital Powers assets across the WECC/CAISO across different trading horizons from daily dispatch and short-term execution to developing and expressing views in the forward markets.

  • Developing and supporting ongoing speculative power and gas trading strategies across physical and financial markets.

  • Supporting the pricing evaluation and execution of structured deals providing market intelligence commercial feedback and trading perspectives throughout the development and negotiation process.

  • Managing relationships with counterparties customers and brokers including the negotiation of master agreements EMAs and AMAs where applicable.

  • Applying risk management practices to mitigate losses and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

  • Collaborating with Operations Risk Management and Finance departments to support trading activities.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

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

Experience:

  • 3 years of experience in physical power trading in real time or day ahead with experience purchasing and flowing power throughout WECC on many transmission service providers specifically in the Western US

  • Experience importing and exporting power between CAISO SPP and WECC

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:

  • This is an office-based position located in Capital Powers Calgary office.

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
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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.


About Company

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Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources.

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