Analyst Solutions (Test Lead)

Date: March 13, 2026

Location: Oakville, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID: 20911

Status: Temporary, Up to 24-months

Business Unit: Information and Technology Services

Grade/Band: MP2

Shift Work: No

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1: $97,708 to Step 10: $139,568

The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step within the salary grade/band, based on relevant years of experience and other applicable considerations.

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 is a unionized position that falls within the Quality Assurance Department in the Information and Technology Services Business Unit

What makes this role exciting

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

• Assist in the provision of life cycle management of information technology solutions to the core component of IESO business in operating the IESO Administered Markets and providing reliable operation of the electrical system (IESO controlled grid).

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/contribute to the development and testing of integrated computer based information solutions for business and operations processes for the reliable operation of the power system and for other administration needs of the IESO Administered Markets. Perform analysis of customer requirements and their testability, the recommendation of functional specifications, and the preparation of recommended information solutions (ie, impacting areas of software, hardware, communications and business processes).

• Contribute to the management and evolution of existing information systems and tools related to the market operation, supply, security and settlement services related to the management of the power system by contributing to enhancements to allow additional functionality, improved reliability/maintainability and problem correction.

• Assist/contribute to the identification of opportunities for information solutions that will allow effective and economic benefits for customers. Address the overall solution in terms of quality, communications, data sources, software tools, integration with existing functions, user interfaces, algorithms, etc. 

• Assist in the monitoring and scrutiny of assigned projects for the development and expansion of information systems and tools.

• Assist in the provision of project management support and quality assurance to projects or teams involved in the expansion and improvement and maintenance of information systems and tools.

In a typical day, you will 

• Contribute to and carry out close customer relationships and be alert to identify potential improvements to existing systems and to propose new information system requirements. 

• Contribute as directed to the development of strategic plans and standards.

• Contribute with peers and associates to advance their learning and facilitate their problem solving skills within their respective area of expertise.

• Perform other duties as required.

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 a strong academic knowledge of computer science and associated subjects, including a strong theoretical knowledge pertinent to the specialist areas of the technical or business operations of the electricity market and administration processes related to the power system delivery. Requires communication skills, including report or business presentation skills.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired either through the successful completion of a four-year University education in the appropriate field/discipline or by having the equivalent education.

Experience:

• Requires some exposure to the overall power system operation and electricity market operation as might be acquired through some association to the power system operation and market operation. Requires some experience as applicable to the particular specialty of the group.  
• Background could be related to the fields of:

1. 1. utilization of generation resources, including interconnections,
   2. secure operation of bulk power system,
   3. reliability,
   4. means of operation including control equipment, techniques and procedures for the practice of operating,
   5. market entry, maintenance and exit
   6. bidding and market information management
   7. market scheduling and dispatch,
   8. metering and market settlement,
   9. billing and market funds administration,
   10. prudential risk management
   11. forecast and assessment  
   12. market administration such as dispute resolution, waiver process, compliance and surveillance.  

• Other areas of background experience could be in the areas of

1. 1. design concepts as they relate to the functions and characteristics of power system components,
   2. analytical studies and the application of computer techniques to solving power system problems,
   3. some familiarity with power system operation, practices and policies,
   4. district operating and system requirements,
   5. concepts of power system operation including technical features of equipment and facilities, high-tension transmission and system interchange between systems,
   6. familiarity with the Market Rules,
   7. design concepts for market scheduling and dispatch algorithm and equations,
   8. familiarity with market and internal bid-to-bill business processes and procedures,
   9. design concept for financial risk management at the IESO administered market level
   10. familiarity with various market administration processes and procedures.

• A period of over four years, up to and including six years, is considered necessary 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. 
• 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: March 27, 2026 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.

The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles. Over the course of 2026, the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established, we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes. 

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. 

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