Analyst Market Development

Date October 10, 2025

Location Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Requisition ID 20650

Status Temporary, Up to 18-months

Business Unit Markets and Reliability

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. 

This role is a part of…

• Monitoring the performance of the wholesale electricity market; identifying potential design flaws/gaps and providing solutions and engaging market participants to understand their needs and concerns.

What makes this role exciting

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

• Provide assistance in the advisory function to management on international electricity and energy market developments and assist in the development of Ontario capacity and electricity market and resource adequacy projects.  Assist in the function by serving on assigned committees, task forces etc.

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:

• 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. Keep abreast of technological developments and best practices in the industry as they apply to electricity 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.
• Assist in the review and analysis of inputs from other stakeholders and incorporate findings into market development plans. 

In a typical day, you will

• Assist in analysis of comments and responses to requests by external or internal stakeholders, related to the wholesale market outcomes.
• Assist in the coordination and alignment of market design and development plans with the IESO business development plans.
• Assist in the evaluation of regulatory decisions both abroad and in Ontario to determine possible implications on Ontario electricity market.
• Contribute, as assigned, on committees, task forces and in various forums. Make presentations, as assigned, concerning methods, results or analytical studies pertaining to market design and development plans to internal and external groups, 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: 

Education:

• Requires academic training in business, commerce, engineering, and economics at a level to understand and apply the technical/economical legislative parameters governing the energy industry and market place.

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, in order to develop strategies, communicate and effectively interface with all contacts involved in accomplishing the work objectives.

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4 year University degree, or equivalent. 

Experience:

• A background in the utility business or electricity sector to become familiar with the inherent factors and problems influencing the energy industry.
• A background that allows for broad thinking and high analytical and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the review of vast amounts of information, breaking it down, prioritizing and synthesizing several related trends to determine relevant impact within and outside Ontario.
• Experience in building relationships, strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• A commitment to demonstrate the behaviours that exemplify the IESO’s core values and form the basis of our shared culture
• A period of over 4 years and up is preferred to gain this experience.

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:

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan. 
• 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 16, 2025 at 11:59PM 

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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.  

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