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Planner

Independent Electricity System Operator
Toronto, CAN
Temporary
Onsite
$111,072 to $158,704
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Short-term electricity demand forecastingStatistical analysisMachine learningData miningPredictive modelingPower system planning

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Role overview

Unionized Planner role on the Operations Models & Forecasts team within Power System Planning.

Supports short-term electricity demand forecasting, including the 0–10 day-ahead framework and Day Ahead Market.

The team maintains models, forecasts, and data streams and works with vendors supplying weather and variable-generation forecasts.

Key responsibilities

  • Analyze electricity demand, supply, and system constraints; assess options and recommend solutions with clear rationale.
  • Conduct technical, economic, and risk studies using models and data to simulate power-system performance.
  • Develop and maintain analytical models, forecasting tools, and planning methodologies.
  • Research industry developments, technologies, and standards to improve planning approaches.
  • Occasionally mentor less experienced staff and review junior staff work and products for quality.
  • Develop and use programming scripts for analysis and modeling.

Role focus

  • Apply data-science methods to complex datasets and develop predictive models for operational decisions.
  • Use statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining on real-world energy challenges.
  • Support integrated system planning and contribute to reliable, efficient electricity-market operations.

Compensation

  • Annual pay range is $111,072 to $158,704 for a standard 35-hour work week; placement depends on relevant experience and other considerations.

Schedule

  • No shift work.

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