Develop analytical models and market intelligence reports.
Benefits
Direct exposure to North America's dynamic natural gas market.
Clear pathway into a commercial trading career.
Collaboration with experienced industry professionals.
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful commercial decisions.
Engagement in a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
The Canadian Gas Storage & Marketing team is seeking a highly motivated Analyst, Natural Gas Trading & Marketing to support commercial decision-making, asset optimization, and trading activities across our natural gas portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in North American natural gas markets while working directly alongside experienced traders, schedulers, and commercial professionals.
The successful candidate will play a key role in market analysis, portfolio optimization, transaction support, and business intelligence. As part of a structured development path, this position is intended to evolve into a trading role.
What you'll do
Market Analysis & Commercial Insights
Analyze North American natural gas market fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage, LNG exports, power generation demand, industrial consumption, and weather impacts.
Develop short-, medium-, and long-term market views and price outlooks to support trading and portfolio optimization decisions.
Monitor pipeline flows, transportation constraints, basis relationships, and regional market dynamics across major gas hubs.
Identify and communicate trading and commercial opportunities arising from changing market conditions, infrastructure constraints, and regional dislocations.
Trading & Portfolio Support
Support the optimization of physical and financial positions across storage and transportation portfolios.
Evaluate time spreads, location spreads, and other market opportunities impacting portfolio value.
Assist in the assessment of transportation agreements, storage opportunities, and structured commercial transactions.
Contribute to the team's on call rotation for approximately 10 to 12 weekends per year
Analytics & Reporting
Develop and maintain analytical models, forecasting tools, and market intelligence reports.
Build and enhance Python, VBA, and SQL-based analytics to improve decision-making and commercial performance
Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and market impact assessments.
Produce clear, actionable reporting and market commentary for traders, management, and commercial stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of pipeline open seasons, transportation markets, maintenance activities, and capacity release opportunities.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner closely with Trading, Origination, Scheduling, Operations, Risk Management, Accounting, and Information Technology teams.
Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, reporting capabilities, and trading workflows.
Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture focused on continuous learning and commercial excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Commerce, or a related discipline.
2-5 years of experience in natural gas market analysis, energy trading, utilities, commodities, consulting, or related commercial roles.
Familiarity with Alberta natural gas fundamentals, including supply, demand, storage, LNG, transportation, and regional pricing dynamics.
Experience working with large datasets, market intelligence, and analytical models.
Advanced analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Python and/or SQL for data analysis and reporting
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate analysis into actionable commercial insights.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Western Canadian and North American natural gas markets and infrastructure.
Familiarity with NGTL, Mainline, Westcoast, GTN, GLGT, Northern Border, and interconnected pipeline systems.
Experience supporting trading, optimization, portfolio management, or commercial strategy activities.
Experience developing automated reporting, forecasting, or decision-support tools.
Python, VBA, SQL, and advanced data visualization experience.
Career Opportunity
This role provides direct exposure to one of North America's most dynamic commodity markets and offers a clear pathway into a commercial trading career.
You will work alongside experienced industry professionals, contribute to meaningful commercial decisions, and help maximize the value of a diverse portfolio of natural gas transportation and storage assets.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex market problems, and are motivated by commercial results, we'd like to hear from you.
