Senior Energy Trader

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow and make a difference for our planet and future generations.

Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years. The Group, composed of more than 800 employees, operates renewable assets with an installed capacity of over 3 GW and is developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage.

Reporting to the Manager Energy Trader, you will be responsible for executing revenue optimization strategies in the intra-day and next day markets. Working as part of small team.

You will play an important role in:

• Scheduling:
  Perform energy scheduling tasks including preparation of Day Ahead and Real Time schedules, submittal of bids & offers to ISO, validations, and maintenance of bids & offers throughout the operating day for energy, capacity and ancillary products while ensuring compliance with markets rules, contractual obligations, and unit capability
• Revenue Optimization:
  Develop and implement physical revenue optimization strategies, including Day Ahead/Real Time, Ancillary products and production schedules optimization
• Financial Transactions:
  Participate in financial transactions strategies and execution, including Futures, Swaps and Financial Transmission Rights and equivalent products in different ISOs
• Compliance:
  Maintain compliance with the organization’s Risk Management Framework at all times
• Record Keeping:
  Ensure accurate recording and validation of transactions in ETRM systems
• Market Monitoring:
  Maintain detailed comprehension of North American energy markets rules, reports, processes and market dynamics where Boralex operates (currently includes IESO, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO, and CAISO)
• Forecasting:
  Contribute to development of price forecasts and maintain a view of intra-day and next day hourly market prices to optimize Real Time and Day Ahead bidding strategies
• Automation and Process Improvements:
  Contribute to the development of internal applications and systems as well as trading automation, validations and analytical tools
• Problem Solving:
  Assist in any other tasks as required by the trading and commercialization team
• Candidates must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedules in the Ottawa/Gatineau office.

To succeed in this position, you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of energy markets and/or trading experience considered an asset
• Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines
• Highly accurate and detail oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Programming and data science skills considered an asset
• Teamwork and ability to communicate are critical
• Proficiency in English is required to analyze, negotiate, and manage contracts and communications with international partners and suppliers.

Y our profile doesn’t perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference!

To be fully fulfilled in your daily life:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible working hours and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs.

Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance , aligned with its business objectives . We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvement is…