Analyst Contracts

Independent Electricity System Operator; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Job rotations

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) seeks a Contracts Analyst to support and administer contract processes for renewable energy facilities, ensuring obligations are fulfilled and documents are managed in a compliant database. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external counterparties to drive value for Ontario’s power system.

Requires knowledge of business principles and electrical generation technologies, plus 2+ years in relevant contracts and information

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business principles and electrical generation technologies.
• Experience in contracts, financial and information systems.
• Ontario’s electricity sector knowledge including renewable energy and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer contract processes to fulfill obligations and achieve commercial operation.
• Maintain and use the online contract database for ongoing matters and compliance.
• Assist with development of standard documents/templates for contract counterparties.

Skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

4 years of University education

Electrical generation technologies knowledge

Job description

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Business Unit:Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band: MP2

Shift Work:

Step 1: $97,708 to Step 10: $139,568

The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step within the salary grade/band, based on relevant years of experience and other applicable considerations.

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!

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 is a unionized position that falls within the Contracts and Compliance Division in the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Business Unit.

What makes this role exciting

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

• The Analyst, Contracts is accountable to the Supervisor, Contract Management in the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance (LRCG) division of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The Analyst, Contracts will primarily focus on contracts associated with renewable energy facilities (e.g., solar PV, wind, waterpower, etc.) and will provide administrative support for the management of large, complex contracts. The Analyst, Contracts will provide support to ensure that contract management requirements are fulfilled and that documents and processes are followed to provide the best possible value to the IESO, Ontario’s power system, and Ontario’s ratepayers and taxpayers.
• The role involves the administration of contract obligations, including compliance monitoring, reporting, contract management database testing, reporting, as well as customer service.

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:

• Support and administer contract processes, ensuring that all obligations are fulfilled in accordance with the contract requirements, culminating in successful commercial operation of facilities and post-commercial operation compliance.
• Regularly use and maintain online contract database to manage ongoing contractual matters and to ensure compliance.
• Support Senior Analysts with contract issues by meeting with IESO staff, respective contract counterparties, and when applicable, external agencies/organizations (e.g., Local Distribution Companies, transmitters, etc.)
• Assist in the development of standard principles, strategies and processes for existing contracts.
• Advise on systems and procedures and recommend changes to support the successful management of contracts.
• Assist with the development of standard documents/templates to be used by contract counterparties and make recommendations to improve internal processes and where absent develop the necessary tools.
• Support the development and testing of information systems associated with contracts and work flow processes.
• Reach out to contract counterparties to provide support in online contract database related tasks.
• Interface with others – internally with the Legal, Planning, Conservation, Resource Adequacy, Corporate Services, and other IESO Departments; externally with Government and its agencies, such as the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Local Distribution Companies, as appropriate, and with respective contract counterparties.

In a typical day, you will

• Conduct research on topics and issues related to electricity supply resources and renewable energy generation.
• Assist with projects within LRCG or in other IESO departments. This includes facilitating meetings with other IESO departments.
• Other duties or responsibilities 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

• Requires knowledge of business principles and electrical generation technologies.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of 4 years of University education + 2 years of work experience.

Experience

• Requires experience and knowledge of:
  • business principles and processes
  • successful execution of strategies
  • translating business requirements
  • planning, organizational and financial skills
  • analysis and problem solving
  • contracts, financial and information systems
  • Ontario’s electricity sector including the renewable energy sector and regulatory environment
  • technical aspects of electricity generation, including renewable forms of electricity generation (e.g. solar PV, wind, waterpower, etc.)
  • working with contract counterparties in a challenging environment
  • various generation contracts used by the IESO, including the rationale and importance for each, as well as the various provisions in contracts.
  • public presentation experience is an asset
  • working within a group and effectively coordinating with IESO staff and external stakeholders
  • demonstrating excellent oral, written and presentation skills
  • demonstrating a detail orientation and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• The minimum level of experience for the incumbent to perform at a satisfactory level of proficiency is 2 years and above, 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:

• 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.

Deadline: September 24, 2026 at 11:59PM

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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 currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles. 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 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.