Commercial Services Analyst in Halifax, Canada

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Energy, Commercial Operations

At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast-paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America.

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, EE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA, NYSE: EMA). We market and trade natural gas and power and provide a full suite of energy management services.

Our Values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives. Safety and Wellness, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Environmental Responsibility are table stakes for us. In addition, our business values Commercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenship and, last but not least, Fun and Celebration. If you see yourself in these Values, we have an opportunity that may interest you.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Commercial Services Analyst to join our Commercial Services team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Commercial Services Manager, you will be responsible for providing data management and analytical support to Emera Energy’s Commercial Team. This role will speak to a detail-oriented professional who places a high value on data integrity, has a knack for process improvement and enjoys working on multiple tasks concurrently.

As a Commercial Services Analyst, you will

• Enter, maintain, and manage natural gas transportation and pipeline tariff data in EE’s Enterprise Risk Management System (ETRM) and Microsoft BI Platform.
• Forecast, reconcile and troubleshoot monthly pipeline transportation invoices for payment and financial modelling.
• Review and interpret Asset Management Agreements (AMAs) with EE Legal and Origination Teams; configure transactions in ETRM based on key terms; monitor for billing discrepancies and changes to cost structure.
• Provide customer service and support to Natural Gas Trading & Scheduling, Origination, Finance and Analytics teams through the creation and distribution of daily balancing reports, monthly and seasonal structured Trade and Transportation materials and variable/fixed cost change alerts.
• Collaborate within the business to design, document and implement process improvement initiatives which drive efficiencies for EE and its team members.
• Ensure internal controls over data recording for which you are responsible to support, perform, or review are executed in accordance with the Company’s SOX program.
• Act as liaison between EE and Emera Inc. Risk Management Team to provide transaction and tariff information for financial and risk management reporting.

What skills will make you successful?

• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of relevant training and practical experience.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in an analytical business role or related experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience using spreadsheets to reconcile data, analyze invoices, investigate discrepancies and produce accurate reporting. Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in using AI-assisted technologies, including Copilot-style tools, is also expected.
• Experience with data governance programs and an appreciation of the importance of data integrity within key business systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal business partners by responding promptly, communicating clearly, understanding their needs and following issues through to resolution.
• Proven experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment and building productive relationships across multiple business units.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy, identify discrepancies and consistently deliver high-quality work while managing multiple priorities.
• Microsoft BI and SQL experience is considered an asset but not a requirement.

We understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team—so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to consider applying.

Why join our team?

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching and; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Emera Energy we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy

When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.