Program Analyst

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday. 

We are looking for two Program Analysts to join AESO’s Transformation Management Office (TMO).  Reporting directly to the Program Manager, TMO, you will support the successful execution of AESO’s transformation initiatives by providing expert project coordination and performance tracking with integration with process design. You will also support the efficient execution of transformation programs, ensuring risks are managed and processes are optimized to achieve strategic objectives.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.
Signs you will enjoy this position:

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change. 

• You embrace change, pivot and adapt with ease.

• Your exceptional interpersonal skills enable effective collaboration with colleagues at all levels within the organization.

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, which lends well to your capabilities in managing stakeholder engagements.

• You have business acumen within the electric utility industry, with demonstrated skills in analytics, reporting, critical thinking and problem solving.

• You are comfortable working independently and within a cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision.

• You collaborate well with a variety of stakeholders.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Project Management Support

• Assist in developing integrated implementation plans (initiative chartering, project plans and preliminary budgets) for transformation initiatives.

• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects.

• Financial management (budgets, actuals, commitments, forecasts and accruals).

• Support change requests, re-planning, and re-forecasting activities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare dashboards and reports on initiative performance, timelines, and budgets.

• Consolidate data for TMO and execution streams to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with initiative leads, People & Culture, and corporate communications to ensure alignment across the organization.

• Support escalation management and resource coordination across workstreams.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to AESO’s transformation governance framework.

• Maintain documentation for audits and program reviews.

Process Design & Optimization

• Collaborate with process design on business processes and collectively identify opportunities for improvement.

• Be informed on workshops with stakeholders for process validation changes in collaboration with process design analyst.

What you’ll bring to us:

• A Degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

• 5-7 years in project management or Project Management Office support (PMP or equivalent an asset).

• Proven understanding of Project Management best practices, principles and methodologies (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile).

• An  understanding of how AESO operates, along with the functions of each division, and foundational knowledge of the business processes of the organization would be an asset.

• Proficient in project management and process mapping tools (MS Project, Jira, MS Planner, Workday, Power BI, Enterprise Consciousness or similar).

• Proficient in financial management tools (Workday, Oracle or similar).

• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI).

Application deadline: January 9, 2026

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