Energy Market Affairs Supervisor

DiscoverEE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation seeks a dynamic Energy Market Affairs Supervisor to lead a team that interfaces with the IESO, reviews market initiatives, and interprets market rules for OPg’s generation assets.

You will guide after-the-fact analyses, develop strategic recommendations, and communicate complex data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders, aiming to optimize operations and drive value.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Finance, Economics, Law or related fields.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in the energy industry.
• Experience with Ontario electricity system and energy markets, market operations, settlements, or rules interpretation is an asset.
• Experience with IESO Market Rules and Market Manuals for asset operation in Ontario.
• Experience with hydro operations and market offer strategy in Ontario’s electricity market.
• Strong analytical capabilities with large data sets and modeling in tools like Excel, PowerBI, and MATLAB.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with experience engaging stakeholders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team managing OPG’s relationship with the IESO.
• Hire, onboard, coach, develop, and evaluate team members.
• Perform after-the-fact analyses of Ontario market events and advise on strategies for asset operation.
• Monitor IESO market initiatives and provide public feedback to advocate OPGs position.
• Negotiate reference levels and quantities with IESO using Market Power Mitigation framework.
• Provide SME guidance on new market developments and market rules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerBI

MATLAB

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 4-year University degree in Engineering, Science, Finance, Economics, Law or related fields

Job description

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Energy Market Affairs Supervisor.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Energy Market Affairs Supervisor.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Market Affairs, this position is responsible for providing technical lead and guidance to a dynamic team that supports OPG’s relationship with the IESO, monitoring IESO market initiatives and design changes, providing expert advice in market rules review and interpretation and lead after-the-fact analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and be accountable for the team that manages OPG’s relationship with the IESO.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, supervising, coaching, development planning and performance evaluation of the team.
• Perform after-the-fact analysis of Ontario market events and work in conjunction with various experts in Energy Markets, Commercial Markets, Finance and Regulatory Affairs to deliver strategies and recommendations relating to operation of OPG’s generation assets.
• Monitor, evaluate and provide public feedback to IESO’s market initiatives or design changes that could impact generation operations and make recommendations to advocate for OPG's position and advance OPG’s strategic goals.
• Knowledge of the IESO’s Market Power Mitigation framework in order to negotiate with the IESO for representative reference levels and quantities for OPG’s generation assets.
• Act as the subject matter expert to provide guidance, training, interpretation, identification and problem resolution for new market developments and for market rules and market manuals amendments.
• Apply knowledge of the Ontario electricity market, electricity revenue streams and hydroelectric and thermal operations to develop strategies and recommendations to optimize the operation of OPG’s generation assets.
• Lead and participate in initiatives that drive commercial value and operational excellence across OPG’s generating fleet.

Qualifications

• Mimium 4 year University degree in Engineering, Science, Finance, Economics, Law or related fields.
• Must have 8 or more years of relevant work experience in the energy industry;
• Direct experience working in the Ontario electricity system and energy markets; hands-on involvement with market operations, market settlements, or market rules interpretation are considered assets.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of IESO’s Market Rules and Market Manuals for asset operation in Ontario’s electricity market.
• Experience with hydro operations and/or development and execution of market offer strategy in the Ontario electricity market, including familiarity with operational practices and policies, water management protocols and coordination with the IESO.
• Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work with and manipulate large data sets, develop robust analytical models, and perform complex numerical analysis using tools (e.g. Excel, PowerBI, MATLAB); proven capability to translate complex quantitative data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated experience engaging both internal groups and external audiences—including stakeholders, public agencies, government entities, and the general public; proven ability to tailor communication style and approach appropriately for audiences ranging from staff to executive leadership.

The successful candidate willexhibituncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs,largely fromlow-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactor (SMR), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.