Power System Planning Analyst

Independent Electricity System Operator

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About The Position

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!

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 role is a part of Power System Development business unit, Resource Planning Division, within the Planning Assessment team. This is a unionized position.

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

As the Power System Planning Analyst within the Planning Assessment team, you will support long-term power system plan development that directly influence system reliability. The Power System Planning Analyst will be involved in supporting the necessary research, modelling and technical analysis required to develop integrated electricity system plans with a focus on electricity resources. You will also support the implementation of recommendations by informing decision‑making across the IESO by contributing analytical evidence.

In a typical day, there will be a mix of planning, collaboration, and execution on your work assignments. Your time may be spent on leading or supporting initiatives, contributing to cross-functional discussions, and making decisions that drive progress on key long term reliability focused studies required for regulatory compliance and market rules. You may also conduct analysis to support electricity resource procurement-related activities. This includes contributing to technical analysis that underpins the IESO’s Reliability Outlook, Annual Planning Outlook, and regular submissions to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Northeast Power Coordinating Council.

Requirements

• A university degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Economics, Planning, or other relevant discipline is required.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in a planning, regulatory, research, or analytical environment is typically required to complete the responsibilities of the job.

Nice To Haves

• A curriculum or experience that includes exposure to power systems, electrical theory, power system analysis and equipment, energy systems and conversion, mathematics, statistics or economic analysis is preferred.
• Experience in the electricity sector is preferred.
• Skilled in the use of PC and web-based applications and databases
• Strong knowledge of and experience programming in Python, VBA, R, Matlab, etc., including writing and testing code. Be able to write programming scripts to do analysis and/or modelling.
• Skilled in written, verbal communication and presentation skills to prepare and present complex information in a clear way.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research and information gathering, synthesis, and organization to assist in the formulation of assessments and decisions within the overall power system planning process. This includes interacting with other industry participants to obtain critical technical and economic information.
• Develop a highly advanced capability for retrieval and sharing of information to support the functional area in conducting analyses and reviewing scenarios.
• Assist in performing complex analytical, technical and risk-based studies, utilizing commercial and in-house developed models as well as related technical and economic input information. Using the results from the analysis and/or simulation, propose an approach and course of action for the study to meet its goals and objectives.
• Occasionally, conceive and lead analytical, technical, and risk-based assessments or work programs and identify/propose improvements to existing analytical approaches and business processes.
• Participate in the preparation of technical, risk-based and policy-based reports, presentations, memos and submissions related to planning for stakeholder reviews, Board of Directors’ information, regulatory proceedings, or other purposes.
• Participate in internal/external teams dealing in the department’s matters. Occasionally, participate in stakeholder sessions related to plan consultation, plan implementation or procurements.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of the market sector, relevant policies, and legislations.
• Keep abreast of relevant external trends and practices, using various research services available to bring best practices on planning methods and tools, relevant developments, thinking, and experiences to the attention of the group.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, government policy, regulatory changes, and market place developments. Recommend participation approach and propose strategies to address matters that are relevant to the functional area.
• Other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level