Specialist Strategic Contracts

Specialist Strategic Contracts

Date October 29, 2025

Location Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID

Status Regular

Business Unit Legal Resources Corporate Governance

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 unionized position is part of the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance business unit and supports IESO’s mandate by ensuring the effective management of long-term electricity supply agreements with major generators, which are critical to Ontario’s reliable and sustainable energy future. This position provides oversight, compliance, and strategic analysis that directly influence system planning, financial stewardship, and stakeholder collaboration across the organization.

What makes this role exciting

The Specialist Strategic Contracts will be responsible for the management of complex strategic contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements while driving value through effective supplier relationships and risk mitigation. In a sector that is rapidly evolving, this role offers an exciting new opportunity for someone who want to make a difference. 

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:

This role requires the Specialist to represent the IESO, as the contract counterparty with OPG representatives and will include the following responsibilities:

Contract Management and Support: 

• Attend and participate in OPG contract review and oversight meetings
• Prepare summary documents, progress reports and meeting minutes and regular and/or periodic progress and observation reports for IESO management
• Review, analyze and assess performance metrics measured against contractual obligations
• Track development and assist with due diligence procedures on OPG submissions and supporting documentation 
• Advise and inform management on potential and/or ongoing issues and support IESO management with the resolution of contract or payment disputes 

• Support the development and enhancement of tools and processes to support the monitoring and reporting of contractual and operational requirements associated with nuclear and hydroelectric generation facilities
• Support the assessment of notices and/or proposals received by counterparties, present recommendations to management

Financial and Technical Due Diligence:

• Monitor and conduct due diligence on technical and financial submissions by contract counterparties, and ensure relevant evidentiary documentation is received
• Support technical experts by identifying facts, issues and documents that may be relevant in their analysis
• Assist in the development and enhancement of tools, databases and procedures for monitoring, tracking and reporting on capital and OM&A costs associated with nuclear and hydroelectric generating facilities
• Track and monitor relevant technical information related to the scope and timing of work completed or proposed by generators to ensure it is prudent and in accordance with good engineering and operating practices 
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of OEB regulatory framework and cost allocation methodologies
• Support the review of submissions from contract counterparties to confirm reasonableness of estimates and/or actual expenditures, and review reports and monitor progress to schedule and cost
• Raise concerns identified through due diligence activities, including relevance of business rationale and supporting documentation provided by the contract counterparty
• Attend and participate in oversight meetings with counterparties, and/or with external vendors (engineering, procurement and construction) 

Relationship Management:

• Ensure a high level of supplier/customer focus by developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship through day-to-day contact with the IESO’s contract counterparties
• Assist with the sourcing, securing and managing the work of external consultants (e.g., legal, economic, technical, audit, etc.) as required. Support technical experts by identifying facts, issues and documents that may be relevant in their analysis

Remain flexible and available to assist with other projects within the Department or in other IESO Departments and perform other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned.

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:

• Must possess an undergraduate university degree (typically four years) in engineering, business, finance or economics with a strong understanding of engineering and/or possess technical electrical generation expertise
• A post-graduate degree in engineering, business, finance or economics is preferred
• A professional designation, including one or more of P.Eng., PMP, CPA, CA, or CFA is preferred

Experience:

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to consult multiple resources, including procedures, reports, and other documentation, prior to implementing solutions
• Experience with reading, interpreting, and other activities related to managing contracts
• Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, attention to detail and data management skills with a proven ability to lead projects, including planning tasks and coordinating resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEB regulated framework is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to prepare reports and detailed responses from internal and external stakeholders is essential
• Sound knowledge of Ontario and North American electricity and the regulatory environment is required
• Advanced Excel skills with 3+ years maintaining and/or building Excel models. Experience with other analytical tools and programs considered an asset.
  
  

How We Support You

A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace 
A challenging, fast-paced and collaborative team environment, where your perspectives and experiences matter 
Leaders who support your growth and success through regular feedback and coaching 
The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. 
 

Deadline

November 21, 2025.  For future reference, please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

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 thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO, but we will only contact those candidates selected for an interview. 

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.

The IESO offers a hybrid work model program to most of our employees, based on business needs. Individuals participating in the program can work an average of three days per week remotely within Ontario. It also offers three flex weeks when individuals can work remotely within Ontario . When working in the office, you will be located at our Mississauga, Toronto, or Oakville location.

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