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Load Research Analyst 2

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 04

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 86,000.00 - 92,600.00

What you'll do

• Performs the same duties of the Load Research Analyst 1 job.

• Provides technical advice and guidance to lower level staff, particularly with regard to Statistical Analytical System (SAS)

computer software programming, data mining and statistical modelling.

• Transfers Transmission Account substation and feeder load forecasts to the Distribution Load Shape Report Model on a

weekly basis and maintains the programming, model, process and data necessary to facilitate transfer of data.

• Provides data maintenance support for on-line web applications including uploading the data into a SQL database and

ensuring data quality and integrity.

• Occasionally leads analytical cross-functional research projects to address particular business needs presented by client

groups by eliciting specific requirements from clients, mining the useful data for analytics, performing the analysis,
consolidating the findings, delivering the results to clients and incorporating feedback into the analysis.

• Participates with senior team members in team analytical discussions by contributing knowledge and experience in

specific areas of expertise in order to inform decisions around the direction, methodologies and efforts of the group.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent experience, training

and education; plus four (4) years’ experience as a Load Research Analyst 1 or in a similar data gathering, research,
analytical support role involved in economic studies, load research and forecasting, during which two (2) years of
experience working with Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and four (4) years of experience working with SQL has been
gained.

• Requires in-house training in Electrical Utility Fundamentals; or must enroll in in-house training within six (6) months of

starting in the job.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

• The role will include work across a variety of business areas, including customer service, rates, demand side

management, and programs, among others.

• Good communication and project management skills are required to manage the different client projects.
• This role supports senior data scientists in preparing regular load research reporting as well as executing new projects.

Experience building reports and dashboards with visualization tools such as SASVA or PowerBI is an asset.

• Proficiency in using SAS is preferred but applicants who can demonstrate equivalent proficiency using similar tools such

as Python or R will be considered.

• Location : Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5R3

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-09-04 Closing Date: 2026-09-18

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