Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Project Manager

• Acts as a project manager to deliver strategic insights and execute complex project tasks related to the Enabling Resources Program.
• Demonstrates leadership and influencing skills to accomplish project objectives in a matrix reporting environment.
• Enforces change management discipline on project scope, time and cost changes.
• Manages the ERP budget to avoid deviations and recommends corrective actions.
• Negotiates and secures approval of necessary project resources.
• Plans, acquires and engages external services through the IESO procurement process to resource and support program delivery.
• Ensures vendor resources are managed to the statement of work and project objectives.
• Monitors and ensures effective and efficient use of the IESO control mechanisms such that major project decisions, such as solution design and scope changes, are approved by project sponsors and senior management.
• Tracks project metrics and creates project dashboards for senior management.
• Promotes a project management best practice culture at all levels, ensuring a communication plan is developed and executed considering all project stakeholders and their needs.

Senior Project Manager

Systems Engineer

• Assists in conducting studies, analysis and application of specialized technology in the field of power systems in support of real-time operations, operations planning or planning activities.
• Contributes to the production of Operating Instructions (including System Control Orders and on-demand limits).
• Supports IESO security, adequacy and operability obligations found in the Market Rules and in applicable NERC and NPCC reliability standards.
• Assesses the impact on reliability and validates performance of new or modified facilities impacting the IESO-controlled-grid.
• Develops and updates models, data and security applications for existing, new or modified facilities.
• Supports online and off-line security model management (models, data, and security applications).
• Supports the coordination with neighboring entities on NERC, NPCC and regional market in the area of reliability matters.
• Provides information gathering support for the preparation and delivery of reliability compliance evidence, including work procedures, RSAWs, market manuals, and training material.
• Performs other duties as required.

Power System Engineering Analyst

Recruitment

• Partner with hiring managers to consult on role requirements, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and deliver engaging experiences for candidates and stakeholders while handling sensitive talent matters with discretion.
• Design and execute effective assessment strategies, leveraging interviews and tools to ensure accurate evaluations, and provide project management oversight for all requisitions.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to support clear, evidence-based hiring decisions that balance speed, quality and business impact.
• Interpret talent-market insights to guide hiring managers towards realistic and effective strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess internal and external candidates, ensuring consistency and fairness in hiring processes, and provide expert guidance on compensation, offers, and legal compliance.
• Manage end-to-end candidate evaluation, including references and background checks, and guide the candidate through the onboarding process in collaboration with stakeholders including Security and IT.
• Build and maintain a strong talent network in the energy and public sectors while actively promoting the IESO employment brand through career fairs, conferences, and industry events.
• Leverage labour market insights, sourcing tools, and strategic partnerships to build diverse talent pipelines, attract top candidates, and share market intelligence to support current and future hiring needs.
• Participate in the procurement and management of related vendor relationships and contracts.
• Leads, or participates as a member of, project teams and task forces, as needed.
• Partner with key stakeholders to gather feedback and utilize data to make evidence-based decisions related to talent acquisition such as processes, approach, and elements of the employee value proposition.
• Deliver presentations and guidance on recruitment policies, systems, and best practices to hiring managers and candidates, while keeping client groups informed on market trends that influence recruitment strategies and competitive positioning.

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Analyst

• Design and coordinate the production of corporate publications.
• Review content for compliance with corporate visual identity, brand narrative, and accessibility.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on metrics to measure communication effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create content for major corporate initiatives.
• Assist in the development of video content and coordinate photo shoots.
• Complete and report on work activities ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

Analyst – Communication Services

Security Engineer

• Coordinate, plan and/or organize the development and delivery of Information Security services to business units
• Contribute to the development of Information Security Policy, Program and procedures for business units consistent with corporate security objectives
• Support in the development and delivery of Identity and Access Management roadmap, IAM program governance
• Design and deliver simulated phishing campaigns and cyber security training support
• Collect performance metrics for information security and create presentations to show trends over time
• Support internal and external audit activities through information collection and participation in interviews
• Report results of Information Security assessments with conclusions, recommendations for improvement, planned management actions
• Participate and coordinate in the fulfilment of regulatory compliance requirements
• Ensure there are adequate security tools available for performing system reviews

Information Security Specialist – Governance

Procurement

• Manage and oversee a team of IESO staff to administer and manage all technical and commercial aspects of electricity storage and generation contracts to ensure compliance.
• Ensure a high level of supplier focus by developing and maintaining excellent working relationships through day-to-day contact with the IESO’s contract counterparties.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring rate payer value, benefiting Ontario’s electricity system.
• Resolve contract conflicts and disputes balancing costs and risks.
• Design and establish new protocols, strategies, and business processes related to management of contracts.
• Develop, allocate and manage budgets while coordinating resources and staff to produce deliverables on schedule.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on electricity generation and natural gas supply issues.
• Represent IESO in external forums and industry organizations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and recommend improvements to contract management processes.

Supervisor, Contract Management

• Assist in analyzing and reviewing outcomes of the Ontario electricity market to assess for potential improvements.
• Assist in the monitoring and study of developments and trends in electricity and other energy markets, provide advice to management in the form of reports, presentations, review and study results.
• Assist in assessing and linking short-term analysis to long term strategies; considering whether short-term goals will meet long term market development objectives.
• Work within the program to maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in market theory and in current or proposed methods for energy/electricity trade.
• Peruse academic, technical and financial reports, studies, books, journals etc. dealing with various aspects of energy markets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of contingency plans for problems and situations that might occur, and propose a course of action to accomplish long term goals.
• Assist on projects related to market design and development initiatives. This may include working closely with external consultants retained for the same.
• Assist in the analysis and review of market development plans with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and government agencies.
• Make presentations, as assigned, concerning methods, results or analytical studies pertaining to market design and development plans to internal and external groups, as needed.

Market Development Analyst

• Accountable to the Supervisor, Contract Management and primarily responsible for assisting with the management of microFIT electricity supply contracts
• Assist with management and administration of microFIT contracts, including monitoring and tracking Supplier deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Perform analysis and verification of Supplier documents required in the contracts
• Provide 1:1 support via email, telephone, or video conference to microFIT Participants for information and assistance with processes
• Conduct technical and statistical analysis related to microFIT contracts using existing IESO analytical tools
• Modify, update, and adapt existing IT tools and develop and execute ad-hoc analysis
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Director, Contract Management; Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance; Contract Central Operations; Customer Relations) and external parties (Contract Counterparties; microFIT participants; Local Distribution Companies)

Analyst, microFIT Contracts

• Provide strategic procurement advice, guidance and assistance and interpret procurement practice standards, policies and procedures
• Monitor and ensure compliance with government procurement directives, IESO standards, regulations and policies
• Lead and facilitate procurement planning across Business Units and implement procurement strategies
• Provide strategic advice and alternative procurement solutions, identify opportunities and risks
• Act as a fairness monitor throughout the procurement process
• Manage competitive procurement processes including development of RFx and solicitation documents, postings, Q&A, clarifying addenda, and receipt of submissions
• Develop and recommend robust evaluation criteria and facilitate evaluation meetings
• Lead selection, negotiation and execution of contracts and administer approval of purchase orders and agreements
• Ensure contract terms include deliverables, scope, schedule, quality and cost and negotiate favorable prices and terms
• Investigate and verify non-competitive, single or sole source requests and advise on compliance and risk
• Consult with legal services on complex procurement documents, negotiations and risk mitigation
• Manage preparation and issuance of contract amendments and all procurement correspondence
• Facilitate vendor debriefings and investigate vendor complaints, escalating as required
• Administer records retention of procurement documents and support external and internal audits
• Manage review and approval of purchase requisitions and provide training on procurement processes and systems
• Participate in special projects and prepare reports on procurement performance for management and board committees
• Provide guidance, direction, training and mentorship to junior Procurement team members and assign/monitor procurement work
• Maintain market intelligence for vendor screening and monitoring
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

IT Procurement Specialist

• Leading System Impact, Technical Feasibility, and de-registration assessments to evaluate the reliability and operability impact of a new or modified connection, or a disconnection, on the integrated power system using applicable IESO, NERC and NPCC reliability standards.
• Overseeing and preparing reports containing the results of the study, any required system upgrades and connection requirements, and a recommendation for the IESO to issue a notice of approval or disapproval for the new or modified connection.
• Validating registration data based on information initially submitted for assessment and re-assessing proposed connection if registration data differs materially from configuration or technical parameters used to approve the facility.
• Coordinating M&SO support for regional and bulk power system planning, including preparation of evidence required by connection applicants to obtain the OEB’s leave to construct and for inquiries from neighboring jurisdiction as they relate to connection assessments.
• Conducting complex technical studies to support the IESO's initiatives for evolving the policies related to the operations and evolution of the IESO-controlled grid and the IESO-administered markets.
• Provide team and technical leadership in the undertaking of complex and advanced studies in the field of power systems in support of real-time operations, operations planning or planning activities.
• Lead the analytical and technical development of policies, operating agreements, equipment specifications, operational and outage plans and system investments.
• Conduct complex model validation, studies and analysis that contribute to Operating Instructions, support IESO security, adequacy and operability obligations, assess impact on reliability and validate performance of facilities, develop/update models, support online/off-line security model management, and coordinate with neighboring entities on reliability matters.
• Conduct/Lead complex planning studies to integrate Large Datacenters and Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) into the IESO-Controlled Grid.