Advisor, Resource Adequacy & Sector Evolution

Advisor Resource Adequacy & Sector Evolution

Date October 1, 2025

Location Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID  20610

Status Temporary - up to 18 months

Business Unit Power System Development

Why join us?

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! 

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. 

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.

What makes this role exciting

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

The 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 Advisor will engage with stakeholders across the organization, as well as with 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. 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. 

What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through:

• Analyze, evaluate and solve technical and commercial issues associated with electricity procurement initiatives
• 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
• 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
• 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 

Role Requirements
Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and skills. 
To succeed in this role, you’ll need: 

• Completion of a 4-year university degree or the equivalent in science, engineering, economics, math or business
• Strong analytical and research skills; curious, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently on ambiguous tasks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to influence peers and cross-functional partners, and build long-lasting relationships with external stakeholders and industry groups
• A strong commitment to corporate objectives
• The minimum level of experience for the incumbent to perform at a satisfactory level of proficiency is 6–8 years including the period of adjustment on the job itself

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise—we empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO, here’s what you can expect:

• A commitment to flexibility as we currently support a hybrid model where applicable, that supports a blend of remote and in-office work based on business needs. Participating employees typically work in-office a minimum of four days and work remotely up to six days over a two-week period with a goal of maximizing in-office time through the use of established team days. 
• 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. 

Deadline

October 14, 2025. For future reference, please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks. 

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online, text, chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.  

We believe in opportunities for everyone.  At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing, and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment—one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to 
achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.  

We’re proud to say we’ve been recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer.