Advisor, Energy

Turn economic insights into policies that keep Ontario's electricity system strong.

The Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning Branch is seeking a highly analytical professional to help inform Ontario's electricity policy and planning decisions. In this role, you will lead research and economic analysis on electricity supply, demand, pricing, and market structures, develop policy options, and provide strategic advice on emerging electricity sector issues. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives that influence the performance and long-term reliability of Ontario's electricity system.

Why work here?

  • Make a meaningful impact by contributing to policy decisions that help shape the future of Ontario's electricity system and affect households, businesses, and communities across the province.
  • Work on complex and high-profile issues related to electricity supply, demand, pricing, market structures, and long-term system planning in a dynamic and evolving sector.
  • Grow your expertise in economic analysis, policy development, and strategic planning while collaborating with experienced professionals and subject matter experts across government and the electricity industry.
  • Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous learning.

About the job

In this role, you will:
  • Lead economic and policy research on electricity supply, demand, pricing, and market trends to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Analyze complex data and develop forecasts, models, and policy options to address emerging issues affecting Ontario's electricity sector.
  • Provide strategic advice, briefing materials, and recommendations to senior management on electricity policy and planning matters.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, government partners, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand diverse perspectives.
  • Support the development of policies and initiatives that help ensure Ontario's electricity system remains reliable, affordable, and sustainable.

What you bring to the team

Quantitative Analysis and Modelling

You have experience with:
  • using quantitative analysis, forecasting methods, or modelling techniques to assess complex issues, identify trends, and support evidence-based recommendations.
  • analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources to evaluate options, assess impacts, and provide strategic advice.

Policy Analysis and Development

You have experience with:
  • researching, analyzing, and developing policy options to address complex issues and support decision-making.
  • assessing the impacts, risks, and trade-offs of policy proposals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

You have experience with:
  • building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to exchange information, gather insights, and support policy or program objectives.
  • communicating complex information and analysis clearly through briefing materials, presentations, and written reports.
  • providing advice and responding to inquiries from a range of audiences, including senior leaders, partners, and external stakeholders.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You have experience with:
  • analyzing complex information, identifying key issues, and developing practical solutions to support business or policy objectives.
  • experience applying critical thinking and judgment to interpret data, assess competing priorities, and resolve complex challenges.

Electricity Market and Energy Sector Knowledge

You have knowledge of:
  • electricity markets, energy systems, or other complex and regulated sectors, and can apply this knowledge to support policy work.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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