Hybrid Analyst, Resource Acquisition

at Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

• Job title: Analyst, Resource Acquisition
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$97,708 - CA$139,568 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Analyst in Resource Acquisition at IESO, supporting Ontario’s electricity resource procurement strategies and stakeholder engagement. Contributing to contracts, analysis, and infrastructure supporting province's energy needs.

Responsibilities

• Analysis –evaluate and solve technical and commercial issues associated with projects, including both procurement and policy initiatives.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contract negotiations – support contract negotiations with counterparties, ensuring IESO and rate payer interests are upheld and IESO’s reputation and professionalism are maintained.
• 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.
• 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.
• Team Efforts – participate in project teams comprised of IESO staff and external staff, as required.
• Remain flexible and available to assist with other projects within the Department or in other IESO Departments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into simple, actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally 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 4–6 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.

Benefits

• 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.