Advisor Market Development

Date November 14 2025

Location Toronto

Requisition ID 20718

Status Temporary

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 a part of the Enabling Resources Program within Markets and Reliability.

What makes this role exciting

The energy sector is rapidly evolving offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.

The Enabling Resources Program (ERP or Program) is a set of projects that will enable key emerging resources specifically electricity storage (storage) hybrid generation-storage pairings (hybrids) and small individual or aggregations of dispatchable Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the IESO-administered markets tools and processes. The aim of ERP is to allow these resources to more effectively provide required system services and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the bulk power system in Ontario.

Reporting to one of the Supervisors in ERP the Program is looking for 2 advisors or senior advisors to lead and facilitate the Storage / Hybrid Phase 2 stream of work which includes enabling frequency regulation from storage resources changes to uplift treatment for storage and more. These roles will interact with the external sector software vendors and numerous IESO areas such as Enterprise Change IT M&R Settlements and MACD to name a few.

The successful candidate is expected to work with our energy management system software vendor and internal groups on technical details to enable storage resources to effectively provide regulation service to the grid. This will create long-term benefits for ratepayers by improving reliability and competition in ancillary services.

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 :

• Support the design team on ERP storage hybrid and DER related to market development and integration initiatives. This may include the management of external consultants retained for the same.
• Assess and link short-term analysis to long term strategies; consider whether short-term goals will meet long term market development objectives for storage hybrids and DERs. Examine the big picture when considering possible opportunities or projections.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in market theory and in current or proposed methods for energy / capacity markets. Peruse academic technical and financial reports studies books journals etc. dealing with various aspects of energy markets. Keep abreast of technological developments and best practices in the industry as they apply to electricity markets storage hybrids and DERs.
• Prepare contingency plans for problems and situations that might occur and propose a course of action to accomplish long-term goals.
• Analyze and review market development plans that could be required with the OEB other government agencies and / or electrical utilities
• Review and analyze input from MACD and incorporate findings into ERP market development plans.
• Coordinate and align ERP market design and development plans with the IESO business development plans.
• Review regulatory decisions both abroad and in Ontario to determine possible implications on Ontario electricity market relevant to storage hybrids and DERs. Synthesize and incorporate any possible implications into the ERP market design and development plans.
• Represent the Division or the IESO as assigned on committees task forces and in various forums. Make presentations concerning methods results or analytical studies pertaining to market development plans to internal and external groups as needed.
• Analyze and produce recommendations and reports on specific ERP energy market development initiatives.
• Organize conduct and participate in external engagement processes of ERP recommendations and reports prior to developing final recommendations.
• Respond to internal and external sector engagement feedback received on ERP development initiatives
• Contribute to the development of Market Rule Manual and internal procedure amendments as required.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal and external training as required.
• Provide market participants and others both within and outside of the IESO with advice regarding market development related to ERP.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the ERP team to effectively implement the goals of the team within the context of the broader corporate direction.
• Perform other duties / tasks that may be required / assigned.

In a typical day you will support ERP market development by assisting with design initiatives for storage hybrid resources and DER integration including managing external consultants. It involves linking short-term analysis to long-term strategies preparing contingency plans and ensuring alignment with IESO business objectives. The position requires maintaining expertise in market theory and emerging technologies analyzing regulatory decisions and engaging with stakeholders through committees and forums. Additionally the Advisor prepares reports and recommendations contributes to rule and procedure development and provides guidance to internal teams and market participants.

Role Requirements

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

To succeed in this role youll need :

Education :

Experience :

If you feel your skills and experiences exceed what is required for this role please check out our Senior Advisor Market Development position.

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

November 28 2025. 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.

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.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1