Specialist Strategic Contracts

Date: January 14, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition : 20472

Status: Regular

Business Unit: Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band: MP4

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

Salary Steps (2026): Step 1: $111,072, Step 2: $119,028, Step 3: $126,932, Step 4: $133,276, Step 5: $139,672, Step 6: $144,404, Step 7: $149,188, Step 8: $152,360, Step 9: $155,532, Step 10: $158,704

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!

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

• The Specialist, Strategic Contracts will be a key member of the team overseeing the prudent management of the IESO’s strategic long‑term electricity supply contracts; in particular, OPG Energy Supply Agreements and, to a lesser extent, the Amended and Restated Bruce Power Refurbishment Implementation Agreement (ARBPRIA) with Bruce Power.
• The Specialist will be required to execute the framework for completing due diligence activities and managing the technical, commercial and financial obligations in accordance with long‑term electricity supply agreements with OPG and Bruce Power. This will require leading the implementation and maintenance of reporting tools and systems to monitor and analyze operating characteristics of hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear generating facilities to ensure compliance with the agreements.
• This role will interface with stakeholders, external consultants (legal, technical, financial and/or operational) and other external organizations. The Specialist will perform an active role in planning, coordinating resources and executing activities to ensure all contractual obligations are met. The individual is expected to have a strong financial background, complemented by technical or engineering, contract management, project management, and relationship management experiences and competencies.

• The Specialist, Strategic Contracts will be a key member of the team overseeing the prudent management of the IESO’s strategic long‑term electricity supply contracts; in particular, OPG Energy Supply Agreements and, to a lesser extent, the Amended and Restated Bruce Power Refurbishment Implementation Agreement (ARBPRIA) with Bruce Power.
• The Specialist will be required to execute the framework for completing due diligence activities and managing the technical, commercial and financial obligations in accordance with long‑term electricity supply agreements with OPG and Bruce Power. This will require leading the implementation and maintenance of reporting tools and systems to monitor and analyze operating characteristics of hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear generating facilities to ensure compliance with the agreements.
• This role will interface with stakeholders, external consultants (legal, technical, financial and/or operational) and other external organizations. The Specialist will perform an active role in planning, coordinating resources and executing activities to ensure all contractual obligations are met. The individual is expected to have a strong financial background, complemented by technical or engineering, contract management, project management and relationship management experiences and competencies.

• Contract Management and Support
  • Attend and participate in OPG contract review and oversight meetings
  • Prepare summary documents, progress reports and meeting minutes and regular and/or periodic progress and observation reports for IESO management
  • Review, analyze and assess performance metrics…