Senior Advisor, Resource Adequacy and Sector Evolution

Independent Electricity System Operator

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontario’s electricity system meets the province’s needs today and into the future. We are charged with purpose, delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and communities across the province. We are energized to grow, embracing opportunities to shape the future of a dynamic and evolving energy sector while advancing our careers. We are powered by teamwork, supported by diverse and passionate colleagues who foster respect, celebrate successes, and thrive on shared achievements. At the IESO, it’s not just what we do—it’s who we are!

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time, overseeing and evolving Ontario’s electricity market, engaging with government, municipalities and Indigenous communities, and planning for Ontario’s future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation, protecting the system from threats, advancing the province’s energy conservation programs, and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources we’ll need in the decades to come.

This is a unionized position that falls within the
Resource & System Adequacy Division within the Power System Development Business Unit.

As part of the Resource Adequacy and Sector Evolution team, this role sits within the Resource and System Adequacy division, which leads the implementation and evolution of the Resource Adequacy Framework – the IESO’s strategic approach to acquiring electricity supply to meet demand reliably and affordably. The division’s functions include research, stakeholder engagement, design, and execution of acquisition mechanisms to meet system needs, including acquiring energy, capacity, ancillary services and transmission resources.

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.

The Senior Advisor, Resource Adequacy & Sector Evolution plays a key role in helping the IESO anticipate and address challenges in procuring the resources needed to meet future electricity demand. This position combines a forward-looking view with ongoing analysis of impacts and trends, to design and run procurements that are practical, efficient, and adaptable to support sector evolution. The Senior Advisor will advise on the technical, commercial, and policy considerations impacting electricity resource acquisition activities for the organization, including initiatives targeting energy and capacity supply services, transmission resources, and various ancillary / operability services.

The Advisor will engage with stakeholders across the organization, as well as with developers, the finance community and other procurement entities in Canada, the U.S., and beyond, to share insights and identify emerging challenges. They will analyze procurement data and trends to generate actionable recommendations, and they will monitor policy developments to understand their potential impact on resource adequacy.

This is a multifaceted, evolving role that requires curiosity, initiative, and strong analytical skills. Senior Advisors have the opportunity to investigate complex questions with a high degree of ambiguity, ranging from supply chain issues to policy shifts, and chart a path forward.

Requirements

• 4-year University Degree in engineering or business (commerce or economics) is preferred; math, science, political science and public policy related degrees with relevant experience will also be considered; post-graduate degree an asset
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience, including the period of adjustment on the job itself
• Understanding of electricity resource procurement design and execution, including RFPs, auctions, standard offers, and negotiated contracts is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical, financial, and risk analysis (e.g. cost estimation and financial modelling)
• Solid understanding of electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy economics, and regulated power markets
• Experience developing and negotiating commercial contracts in collaboration with legal and technical advisors
• Proven ability to research, lead projects, manage cross‑functional teams, and oversee external consultants
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government, regulators, and industry participants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
• Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative, with sound professional judgment

Nice To Haves

• post-graduate degree an asset

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and solve technical and commercial issues associated with electricity procurement initiatives
• Conduct due diligence on facility performance, cost estimation, financial return analysis, and risk analysis
• Help oversee the design of procurement mechanisms, strategies and processes appropriate for the type of procurement and the type of resource being sought
• Support stakeholder relations and network development internally with key partners, and externally with government, agencies and industry contacts
• Develop, manage, and enhance procurement initiative infrastructure, including proposal evaluation tools, prescribed forms and program-specific website
• Help lead the development of procurement documents, including program rules, request for proposals, and contracts. Help manage internal and external legal teams in drafting documents
• Implement and execute procurement processes, ensuring that all obligations are fulfilled in accordance with procurement/contract requirements
• Undertake contract negotiations with counterparties, ensuring IESO and rate payer interests are upheld and IESO’s reputation and professionalism are maintained
• Engage and oversee consultants (legal, technical, economic, etc.) as needed

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees