Analyst Resource Acquisition

Date: February 13 2026

Location:Toronto ON

Requisition ID: 20876

Status:Temporary

Business Unit:Power System Development

Grade/Band: MP2

Shift Work: No

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

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 Ontarios electricity system meets the provinces 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 its not just what we doits who we are!

Who we are

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time overseeing and evolving Ontarios electricity market engaging with government municipalities and Indigenous communities and planning for Ontarios future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation protecting the system from threats advancing the provinces energy conservation programs and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources well need in the decades to come.

This is a unionized position that falls within the Resource & System Adequacy Division in the Power System Development 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.

This role is exciting because it places you at the center of Ontarios evolving energy landscape helping shape innovative procurement strategies for new electricity resources. Youll contribute to endtoend competitive procurement processes including stakeholder engagement project evaluation and contract activities. Working closely with experienced team members youll build a foundation in electricity markets infrastructure procurement and energy economics. As the sector continues to transform youll play a meaningful role in advancing highimpact projects that support the provinces future energy needs.

What youll do

In this role youll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through:

1. Analysis evaluate and solve technical and commercial issues associated with projects including both procurement and policy initiatives

2. Due Diligence support facility performance analysis (e.g. thermodynamic modelling) cost estimation (research quotes consultant reports) return analysis (financial modelling) and risk analysis (mitigate/contractually allocate risk)

3. Procurement design support the design of procurement mechanisms strategies and processes appropriate for the type of procurement (standard offer auction competitive RFP negotiation) and the type of resource being sought

4. Contract development support the development of procurement documents including program rules request for proposals and contracts. Help manage internal and external legal teams in drafting documents

5. Procurement/program administration under direct supervision implement procurement processes ensuring that all obligations are fulfilled in accordance with procurement/contract requirements culminating in successful execution of contracts and as needed help assess contractual obligations

6. Contract negotiations support contract negotiations with counterparties ensuring IESO and rate payer interests are upheld and IESOs reputation and professionalism are maintained

7. Support infrastructure support the development and enhancement of procurement initiative infrastructure including proposal evaluation tools prescribed forms and program specific website that will be used by the public to interact with IESO and as the main method of receiving program content.

8. Stakeholder relations internally with various business units (e.g. Planning Regulatory Affairs Legal Affairs Markets System Operations Indigenous Relations and the Market Renewal Program team); externally with Government and its agencies such as the Ministry of Energy Northern Development and Mines and with external stakeholders

9. Team Efforts participate in project teams comprised of IESO staff and external staff as required

10. Remain flexible and available to assist with other projects within the Department or in other IESO Departments

11. 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 youll need:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into simple actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work crossfunctionally and with external stakeholders
• Understanding of data structures workflows and/or system integrations.
• Experience with Tableau (or similar BI tools) is considered an asset.
• The minimum level of experience for the incumbent to perform at a satisfactory level of proficiency is 46 years including the period of adjustment on the job itself
• The knowledge required for the job is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year university education or the equivalent in a science engineering math or business discipline.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunitiesincluding job rotations to broaden your expertisewe empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO heres 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 2 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 environmentone that values every team members 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. Were proud to say weve been recognized as a supportive inclusive employer.

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