British Columbia has a proud legacy of clean hydroelectric generation that has been powering the province for over 100 years. Beginning in 1988, Powerex has been the exclusive marketer of BC Hydro’s clean surplus power and surplus capabilities. Since then, Powerex has grown its business to include clean power supply from many sources including hydroelectric and wind generation in the US Pacific Northwest. Today Powerex meets the many needs of our customers across the energy and environmental product spectrum while providing economic benefits for British Columbia, including helping to keep electricity rates affordable for BC ratepayers. We are one of the longest operating companies in the business.
Today Powerex is a highly trusted and reliable energy trading partner and a market leader in western Canada, the western United States and is a growing player in markets across North America.
At Powerex we work hard to make a difference in people's lives, providing our customers -- utilities, power pools, large industrials, and power marketers -- with the energy products and services they need, when and where they need them. At Powerex we work as a team to be successful in this continually evolving, fast paced industry. We believe in supporting our people, so they grow in their careers and at Powerex. We have a strong culture of mentorship, coaching and professional development. To learn more about the benefits of working at Powerex click here.
Rotational Analyst Program
The Powerex Rotational Analyst Program was created to provide an opportunity for exceptional new university graduates to enter the fast paced energy trading industry. The program affords individuals a structured way to learn from the ground up how the energy trading and marketing sector operates, and how every team across the company plays a part in Powerex's success. As a Rotational Analyst you will join a program that focuses on the technical and analytical components of the work, and provides an interesting, dynamic, and team-oriented experience. Professional development and one-on-one mentoring are key components of the program that facilitate your growth. You will be encouraged to be inquisitive, and to own your learning experience to maximize career advancement.
Some of the skills you will develop:
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Machine learning
- Data analysis and visualization
- Risk assessments
Your rotations will include time in several of the following teams:
- Compliance
- Finance
- Front Office Analytics
- Optimization/ Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Trade Floor
- Trade Policy
To learn more about individual teams click here.
I have really enjoyed my time with Powerex and am gaining a great understanding of the energy field through my position as a Rotational Analyst. Completing daily tasks such as energy and transmission checkouts with counterparties and publishing the daily profit and loss statements have provided exposure to the inner-workings of the business and reinforce why Powerex is a leader in its field. I am encouraged to challenge myself, taking the lead role in a major project, and learning how to program in VBA in order to develop programs which have improved data analysis and efficiency. I’ve felt fully integrated with my teams from day one and have learned a multitude of invaluable knowledge from experts in the field. The rotational program has been instrumental in providing a broader view of the industry, and I have really enjoyed learning from and getting to know my coworkers across different areas of the company. Powerex has a fun, friendly, and collaborative work culture and it has been a privilege to work for an organization which is bigger than myself.
Since joining Powerex as a Rotational Analyst, I have completed rotations in the Management, Reporting and Planning and Credit Risk team, and am now training for my first front-office rotation with the Daily Optimization group. Inherent to Powerex is a culture of learning and sharing knowledge. I have found it extremely rewarding to be a part of the team and to have the opportunity to learn from talented experts in the field. I also really enjoy the fast-paced, exciting, and often complex nature of work as well as the vibrant, fun-natured environment.
The rotational internship at Powerex gave me an incredible opportunity to launch a career in the electricity and clean energy sector. By rotating through various business groups at Powerex, I was able to acquire a more well-rounded knowledge of the energy trading industry that I am sure will be instrumental to my career going forward. The experience I gained through each one of my rotations allowed me to better understand some of the intricacies that exist in the dynamic and unique industry in which Powerex operates in. As someone fresh off graduation, this experience was invaluable. Powerex’s superb company culture makes for an environment where even interns are encouraged to take on projects that truly add value, all while being surrounded by colleagues with decades of experience who are more than willing to help younger employees get up to speed. I am truly grateful to have come through this program and look forward to continuing my career here at Powerex.
Working for Powerex provides an environment that inspires me to learn and take on new challenges each day. With an industry leading work force, there is no shortage of market knowledge that is freely exchanged across the trade floor. I love coming to work knowing I’m going to learn something interesting from one of my colleagues. Powerex is a data driven yet employee centric company that continues to invest in its people to improve our counterparty’s experience across the west.