Model Developer

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Education Level: Four-year university degree in a relevant discipline, supplemented by at least one additional year of specialized study or equivalent advanced education.

Base Location: 700 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z5

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,622.59

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Model Developer.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, analytical, consultative and results driven technical professional to join our team in the role of Model Developer at our downtown Toronto location.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Model Development & Analytics, the Model Developer will build and enhance best-in-class electricity market models and use analytical tools to ensure the efficient, reliable, and affordable generation of low-carbon electricity in Ontario. The models include but are not limited to: electricity demand forecasting, optimization of power system planning, simulation of electricity generation and transmission, and forecast of electricity prices, fuel consumptions and emissions, generation revenues and profit margins. Other applications include building and enhancing analytical tools and software systems to address portfolio optimization problems such as water management in hydroelectric generation, fuel procurement, and bidding strategies implementation.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and enhance tools that support OPG Commercial Operations in implementing bidding strategies in the IESO-administered electricity market.
• Gather business requirements, design data structures, develop Windows desktop applications, build, deploy, and maintain Web APIs in the Azure cloud environment.
• Develop, validate, maintain and enhance electricity market simulation models to reflect changing system conditions, market rules, and policy developments.
• Improve simulation model accuracy, usability, productivity, and calibrate models by reconciling model results against observed market outcomes.
• Develop and enhance models for optimizing long-term electricity system expansion, utilizing state-of-the-art modelling techniques, optimization tools, and algorithms.
• Develop, calibrate, and maintain long-term electricity demand forecasting models; conduct analytical studies on key drivers of electricity demand, including weather, emerging technologies, government policies, and conservation programs.
• Use quantitative analysis and modelling to assess strategic initiatives, business development opportunities, market rule changes, and government policies; communicate findings to stakeholders and maintain awareness of industry and methodological developments.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies across model development, system planning, forecasting, and commercial analytics.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year university degree in a relevant discipline, supplemented by at least one additional year of specialized study or equivalent advanced education.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in electricity markets, power systems, energy modelling, quantitative analysis, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using analytical and development tools such as MATLAB, Visual Studio $C# and/or VB.NET$, SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, to manage large data sets and solve complex optimization problems.
• Experience applying quantitative and numerical methods to modelling, analysis, and decision-making; experience with competitive power-market risk analysis and/or power-sector portfolio optimization is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical-system fundamentals, generation and supply options, physical power-system operations, optimization, electricity market rules, market dynamics, market behaviour, and economic principles.
• Ability to apply technical and market knowledge to develop and improve electricity-market models, analytical tools, and commercial decision-support solutions.
• Ability to build knowledge of OPG’s business, the competitive electricity marketplace, and the relationship between market conditions and OPG’s trading activities.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact [email protected].

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.