City : Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 1X6

Category : Regular Full Time, Operations

Industry : Public Utilities

Employer : Ontario Power Generation

Status: Regular Full Time 

Working Conditions: Hybrid 

Education Level: Bachelors degree 

Location: Toronto, ON 

Number of Position(s):1  

Shifts(s): Days 

Travel: 10% 

Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2023 

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 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. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. 

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com 

NEW CAMPUS: In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cutting-edge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. The Energy Markets team, along with this position is not planned to move to the Oshawa campus before 2028.  

JOB OVERVIEW 

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

Reporting to the Director of Market Strategy, the Senior Manager, Market Affairs is responsible for the market affairs function, including OPG’s preparation for the IESO’s Market Renewal Program. 

Key accountabilities include managing a team, relationships with regulatory bodies, strategy and long-term planning. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Market Monitoring: 

• Monitor and keep OPG staff informed of ongoing and future market developments. 

• Develop OPG's position on market evolution issues through collaborative internal discussions. 

• Advocate externally for market rule changes beneficial to OPG through participation in all relevant IESO stakeholder forums by voicing persuasive arguments both orally and through written submissions. 

• Provide market rule related advice to senior OPG members on advisory committees of the IESO, OPA, OEB and Ministry of Energy. 

• Develop and maintain after-the-fact analyses on OPG's activity in the IESO markets and seek out opportunities to enhance OPG profits. 

Regulatory and Business Planning Support: 

• For OPG's OEB rate hearings, coordinate and provide support for activity from Integrated Revenue Planning, Electricity Sales & Trading and Commercial Contracts. Involves development of evidence strategy, technical studies, evidence prep, witness prep, handle interrogatories and undertakings. 

• Coordinate preparation of the Business Plan for each division within CO as per guidelines from Finance. Provide input on key future initiatives for presentation to CEO/CFO. 

• Assist in the development of Energy Markets Scorecard - coordinate development of measures, track results on a bimonthly basis, do a yearend write up summarizing actual results and proposing scores where required. 

 EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification would be an asset 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Deep understanding and experience with the IESO administered market and the northeast power markets 

• Familiarity with the IESO’s Market Renewal Program 

• Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of transformational projects across the enterprise 

• Strong people leadership and communication skills are essential. Must be able to lead a team effectively, provide guidance and foster collaboration among various stakeholders. 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, experience building relationships with regulatory bodies 

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams including Energy Markets, Business Development, Commercial Operations and Strategy 

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

What Makes a Career at OPG Different? 

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.  

At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:   

Safety – it’s our business 
Integrity – always lead with integrity 
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough  
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes 
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility 

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you: 

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide 

• Long-term career growth and development opportunities 

• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors. 

Our promise to you: 

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority. 

• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day. 

• Opportunities to stretch and develop. 

• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate. 

• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses. 

• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., September 25th, 2023 .  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. 

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