Capital Power Corporation

Specialist, Sustainability, Low-Carbon Solutions & Ventures

Capital Power Corporation$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in energy generation, sustainability, strategy, venture development, or consulting.
  • Proven track record in developing business cases and financial models.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional project management skills.
  • Familiarity with emerging energy technologies and lower-carbon pathways.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate lower-carbon and new venture opportunities through market research and financial modeling.
  • Assess the commercial viability and strategic fit of new opportunities.
  • Conduct thorough market and technology intelligence to identify key trends.
  • Develop analyses to support executive decision-making on sustainability efforts.
  • Support sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Monitor evolving sustainability frameworks and provide business recommendations.
  • Contribute to governance and performance tracking for joint ventures and partnerships.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment with flexibility in location.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Support for accessibility needs during the application process.
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity:

This role sits at the intersection of sustainability, corporate strategy, market intelligence, venture identification and development, and business growth. You will help shape Capital Power's long-term strategic direction by evaluating emerging opportunities, assessing evolving market dynamics, supporting sustainability disclosures and direction, and providing critical insights on the macroeconomic and the broader energy landscape.

Working closely with teams throughout the organization as well as external partners, you will support the identification, evaluation, and advancement of lower-carbon and growth opportunities while helping ensure Capital Power's sustainability performance, reporting, and strategic positioning continue to create long-term value.

The successful candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and curiosity, translating complex information into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership. From evaluating emerging technologies and market trends, to supporting joint venture governance and sustainability disclosures, to assessing customer needs and future growth pathways, this role offers the opportunity to influence key pillars within the Energy markets and Low Carbon Solutions and Ventures team.

What You'll Do:

  • Evaluate lower-carbon and new venture opportunities through market research, business case development, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.

  • Assess the commercial viability, technical readiness, scalability, risks, and strategic fit of emerging opportunities.

  • Conduct market, competitor, customer, and technology intelligence to identify trends, opportunities, barriers, and emerging areas to define strategic interest.

  • Develop quantitative and qualitative analyses that support executive decision-making related to sustainability, low-carbon solutions, and venture growth opportunities.

  • Support Capital Power's sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations, including the collection, analysis, validation, and communication of sustainability performance information.

  • Monitor and interpret evolving sustainability reporting requirements, climate-related disclosure frameworks, regulatory developments, and stakeholder expectations, providing recommendations on business implications.

  • Support governance, performance tracking, and reporting requirements for strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and low-carbon development initiatives.

  • Assess sustainability-related risks and opportunities and support integration with enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and business performance processes.

  • Support policy and stakeholder engagement activities through research, analysis, and strategic insights that help inform Capital Power's external positioning and long-term objectives.

  • Contribute to the development of sustainability, low-carbon solutions, and venture strategies that enhance competitiveness, customer value, long-term growth, and enterprise resilience.

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, advanced degree considered an asset

  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience in energy generation, sustainability, strategy, venture development, consulting, or commercial analysis.

  • Experience developing business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional initiatives.

  • Understanding of emerging energy technologies and lower carbon pathways.

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid office environment, occasional virtual and occasional travel

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 [email protected].

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 Capital Power Corporation

Capital Power is an independent power generation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Capital Power develops, acquires, owns and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources. Capital Power owns approximately 6,600 megawatts of power generation capacity at 27 facilities across North America.
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