Specialist Central Services

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

Requisition ID:

20476

Location:

Toronto

Status:

Regular

Business Unit:

Power System Development

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 the Power System Development business unit.As a member of the Central Services team in the Demand Side Management (DSM) division, the Specialist, reports to the Supervisor. The Central Services team is responsible for procuring services, managing contractual and financial obligations for the division’s support and program delivery contracts, and for overseeing framework and program budgets. Our team ensures vendors deliver cost-effective services, and coordinates the development and enhancement of the information systems that support the delivery of DSM programs and services. This role is unionized.

The Opportunity

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

The Specialist, Central Services, leads daily contractual and settlement functions to support the delivery of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs and services. The Specialist develops, evolves, and implements contractual, financial, and administrative controls and processes within the Portfolio Excellence department and DSM broadly. This ensures DSM initiatives uphold IESO’s policies and fiduciary responsibilities to ratepayers while addressing partner and customer needs.

The Specialist, Central Services manages DSM’s Procurement Plan and possesses the expertise to handle procurement, contract, budget management, and settlement functions. They work closely with the IESO’s Procurement, Legal, Finance, Market Settlements, and IT teams to resolve issues independently. Additionally, the Specialist provides training and guidance to junior team members on less complex functions and collaborates with the Senior Specialist, Business Information Systems, to enhance DSM information systems, when required.

What you’ll do

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

Leadership

Technical

Financial

Customer Focus

And other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned

Role Requirements

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

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

Education:

The education required to complete the responsibilities associated with the position is typically obtained through 4 years of university training

Experience:

The minimum level of experience for the incumbent to perform at a satisfactory level of proficiency is 8-10 years including the period of adjustment on the job itself

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise—we empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO, here’s what you can expect:

Deadline

July 25, 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.

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 environment—one that values every team member’s 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.

We’re proud to say we’ve been recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer.

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