Manager Operations Integration

Date : December 9 2025

Location : Mississauga ON

Requisition ID : 20748

Status : Regular

Business Unit : Markets and Reliability

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 role is part of the Markets & Reliability Business Unit and carries full managerial responsibility for staff as well as oversight of processes and work programs across IESO groups related to :

• Integration of new and updated grid resourcesOperational changes including project and change management
• Registration and participation authorization activities for external organizations
• Operation of Ontarios electricity market and power system

You will provide coordination within the IESO and externally leading or collaborating to define develop modify and implement processes that support these activities.

As the leader of the Operations Integration Standard or Major Projects team you will work within Operations and across the IESO to integrate power system and organizational changes ensuring reliable and efficient real-time operations and supporting operational planning efforts. The team champions effective project and change management and is responsible for maintaining quality processes that underpin the IESOs key operational and assessment needs.

In this ownership role you will guide the team to deliver leadership subject matter expertise quality assurance and project management support for changes impacting Operationsparticularly those entering the Control Room. This includes orchestrating changes or services involving multiple IESO groups implementing project-driven changes and identifying and mitigating risks.

You will also champion and manage master databoth participant-registered and IESO-createdused across processes and applications in a centralized registration system. Additionally you will drive improvements in operational effectiveness and human performance oversee training development and delivery as needed and ensure clear communication and coordination of linked activities across IESO groups.

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 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Ontarios electricity system by leading the critical integration of new resources onto the grid. Youll work at the intersection of market operations power system planning and organizational change driving improvements that influence how grid connections are facilitated today and in the decades ahead. With full managerial responsibility and cross-functional collaboration youll oversee complex projects champion customer-centricity and ensure seamless coordination across multiple IESO groups and external stakeholders. If youre passionate about leadership problem-solving and making a tangible difference in a sector that powers millions this role is both challenging and rewarding.

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 :

Plan organize and assign work of staff to maintain control of quality and work performance. Ensure staff output effectively meets business needs and goals ensuring quality quantity and timeliness of work to achieve business objectives. Provide advice and guidance including directions to staff on the more complex aspects of the work as required develop work methods processes and procedures to maintain efficient and effective work operations. Make effective recommendations on staff development training hiring discharge performance increases and performance management. Provide clear expectations performance measures meaningful feedback and corrective action as required.

Manage the project management function that oversees the connection process

Provide a consultative service to other departments and / or business units on matters related to power system assessments. Coordinate and assist the efforts of other departments in accordance with IESO authorities and needs. Ensure compliance with established reliability standards market rules specifications practices and procedures. Lead other departments and / or collaborate with other departments in adopting future methods and practices beneficial to the IESO and its stakeholders.

Discuss plans assessments and findings with personnel in other departments and business units to allow them to fulfill their obligations and to coordinate in the best interest of the IESO.

In a typical day you will lead a team working hand-in-hand with customers to bring projects into service on time. You will manage a portfolio of grid connection projects reporting to senior leadership on portfolio trends risks and opportunities. You will champion efficient processes that ensure customer-centricity and effective internal collaboration are carried out as a part of each connection.

Role Requirements

Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds each bringing their unique perspectives and skills.

To succeed in this role youll need :

This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of 4-year university education or by having an equivalent level of experience .

A period of over 10 years up to and including 12 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

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 :

Deadline

January 1 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 will be transitioning to a 3-day in-office work week effective January 2026. 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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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

APIs,Jenkins,REST,Python,SOAP,Systems Engineering,Service-Oriented Architecture,Java,XML,JSON,Scripting,Sftp

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1