A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're 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. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your opportunity:
One full-time temporary position:
The Commercial Analyst will support the Commercial team in managing and optimizing the performance of Capital Power’s U.S. flexgen assets through commercial analytics, contract support, and day‑to‑day asset management activities. Working closely with Operations, Finance, Supply & Trading, and other internal stakeholders, this role offers hands‑on exposure to how large‑scale energy assets are operated, analyzed, and financially managed in the power generation industry.
This is a great opportunity for a student who wants practical experience applying analytics, business judgment, and collaboration skills in the energy sector.
What you will do:
Supporting analysis related to commercial contracts, asset performance, and operational data
Assisting with tracking key commercial obligations, deliverables, and deadlines
Building spreadsheets, summaries, and simple visualizations that support decision‑making and internal discussions
Coordinating information between Commercial, Operations, and other internal teams
Supporting ad‑hoc projects related to contract support, asset optimization, risk management, or market activity
Aid in annual budget preparation and long-term plan activities by gathering inputs and updating trackers
What you will bring to the role:
Education
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field preferred)
Strong interest in the energy or power generation industry
Experience
Prior internship, co‑op, or relevant academic project experience is an asset
Experience working with data, reports, or technical information is an asset
Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance from the team.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to clearly communicate information in writing and verbally
Professional Skills
Collaborative and comfortable working with multiple internal stakeholders
Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through
Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt as needs shift
Curious, proactive, and willing to learn new concepts/tools
Working Conditions
Hybrid Office/Work from home position.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. 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 careers@capitalpower.com.
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.