Senior Advisor, Resource Adequacy and Sector Evolution

Date: April 2, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID: 20937

Status: Temporary, up to 36m

Business Unit: Power System Development

Grade/Band: MP5

Shift Work:

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1: $118,456 to Step 10: $169,208

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 Resource & System Adequacy Division within the Power System Development Business Unit.

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 Senior 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 Senior Advisor will advise on the technical, commercial, and policy considerations impacting electricity resource acquisition activities for the organization, including initiatives targeting energy and capacity supply services, transmission resources, and various ancillary / operability services. 

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

1. Analyze, evaluate and solve technical and commercial issues associated with electricity procurement initiatives
2. Conduct due diligence on facility performance, cost estimation, financial return analysis, and risk analysis
3. Help oversee the design of procurement mechanisms, strategies and processes appropriate for the type of procurement and the type of resource being sought
4. Support stakeholder relations and network development internally with key partners, and externally with government, agencies and industry contacts
5. Develop, manage, and enhance procurement initiative infrastructure, including proposal evaluation tools, prescribed forms and program-specific website
6. 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
7. Implement and execute procurement processes, ensuring that all obligations are fulfilled in accordance with procurement/contract requirements
8. Undertake contract negotiations with counterparties, ensuring IESO and rate payer interests are upheld and IESO’s reputation and professionalism are maintained
9. 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: 

• 4-year University Degree in engineering or business (commerce or economics) is preferred; math, science, political science and public policy related degrees with relevant experience will also be considered; post-graduate degree an asset
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience, including the period of adjustment on the job itself
• Understanding of electricity resource procurement design and execution, including RFPs, auctions, standard offers, and negotiated contracts is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical, financial, and risk analysis (e.g. cost estimation and financial modelling)
• Solid understanding of electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy economics, and regulated power markets
• Experience developing and negotiating commercial contracts in collaboration with legal and technical advisors
• Proven ability to research, lead projects, manage cross‑functional teams, and oversee external consultants
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government, regulators, and industry participants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
• Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative, with sound professional judgment

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

04/21/2026. 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.

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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