Power System Planning Analyst

Power System Planning Analyst

Date September 9, 2025

Location Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID  20582

Status Temporary - up to 12 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. 

This role is a unionized position and part of our Resource Planning Division in the IESO's Power System Development business unit, which leads our planning, resource acquisition, and energy efficiency efforts to ensure that Ontario’s electricity system is reliable, resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable in the years ahead. 

What makes this role exciting

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

As part of the Resource Planning Division, the Planning Models group maintains our resource planning models and databases, and provides capacity and energy modeling and analysis, including capacity expansion assessments. The Power System Planning Analyst is primarily responsible for assisting and at times conceiving, initiating, conducting and coordinating the necessary research, analysis and other work involved in the development, communication and implementation of integrated plans to advance and inform decision making at the IESO to ensure system reliability and affordability. 

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:

• Under the direction of the Supervisor of Planning Models, conduct analysis, research and information gathering, synthesis, and organization to assist in the formulation of assessments and decisions within the overall power system planning process. This includes interacting with other industry participants to obtain critical technical and economic information.
• Maintain an electronic and paper information database and develop a highly advanced capability for retrieval and sharing of information to support the functional area in conducting analyses and reviewing scenarios
• Assist in performing complex analytical, technical and economic studies, utilizing commercial and in-house developed models as well as related technical and economic input information. Using the results from the analysis and/or simulation, propose an approach and course of action for the study to meet its goals and objectives
• Occasionally, conceive and lead analytical, technical, and economic assessments or work programs and identify/propose improvements to existing analytical approaches and business processes
• Participate in the preparation of technical, economic and policy-based reports, presentations, memos and submissions related to planning for stakeholder reviews, Board of Directors’ information, regulatory proceedings, or other purposes
• Participate in internal/external teams dealing in the department’s matters. Occasionally, participate in stakeholder sessions related to plan consultation, plan implementation or procurements
• Maintain and develop knowledge of the market sector, relevant policies, and legislations.
• Keep abreast of relevant external trends and practices, using various research services available to bring best practices on planning methods and tools, relevant developments, thinking, and experiences to the attention of the group
• Keep abreast of industry developments, government policy, regulatory changes, and marketplace developments. Recommend participation approach and propose strategies to address matters that are relevant to the functional area

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: 

• A university degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant discipline is required. A curriculum or experience that includes exposure to power systems, electrical theory, power system analysis and equipment, energy systems and conversion, mathematics, statistics or economic analysis is preferred
• 4 – 6 years of experience in a planning, regulatory, research, or analytical environment is typically required to complete the responsibilities of the job
• Strong knowledge of and experience programming in Python, VBA, R, MATLAB, etc., including writing and testing code. Be able to write programming scripts to do analysis and/or modelling
• Understanding of project finance, business case development and financial models. The ability to develop/build/review/improve discounted cash flow financial models is necessary.
• Initiative, creativity, passion for problem solving and comfort with ambiguity and complexity
• Overall interest and knowledge of the policy and market environment as it relates to the electricity sector in Ontario
• High level of understanding of reliability criteria, their application and relevancy, and market elements
• Skilled in written, verbal communications and presentation skills to prepare and present complex information and analysis, briefings and reports to small and large groups
• Passion for serving electricity customers and public interest in the role of planning and an appreciation for its importance
• Skilled in the use of PC and web-based applications and databases, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in the electricity sector is preferred

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 

September 23, 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.  

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