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 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.
As Supervisor, Contracts and Initiatives, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing Ontario's electricity generation contract portfolio, helping to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity system for the province. You will lead a team of professionals, oversee complex commercial relationships, and provide strategic advice on contract management, procurement initiatives, and electricity generation matters that have significant operational and financial impacts.
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:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team responsible for contract management, due dilgence governance, commercial analysis, and strategic supplier and stakeholder engagement
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Managing a portfolio of electricity generation and transmission contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and achieving value for Ontario ratepayers
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Leading negotiations, dispute resolution activities, and contract amendments involving complex technical, commercial, and operational matters
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Advising senior leadership on electricity generation issues, contract strategy, risk management, and emerging industry developments
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Driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and contract management best practices that enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes
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Representing the IESO in building and managing strategic relationships with contract counterparties, government agencies, industry stakeholders, consultants, and sector partners to advance organizational objectives and support
In a typical day, you will:
- Build and maintain productive relationships with contract counterparties and key stakeholders to support effective contract management and issue resolution
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on contract performance, risks, disputes, and stakeholder issues
- Lead negotiations related to contract provisions, amendments, settlements, and ongoing contract administration activities
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through coaching, performance management, and employee development
- Oversee the review of technical, financial, and operational analyses to inform business decisions and ensure contractual compliance
- Collaborate with legal, planning, operations, procurement, finance, and government affairs teams on cross-functional initiatives
- Support strategic procurement and contracting initiatives by providing contract management expertise throughout the development and negotiation process
Right now/recently, this position was part of:
- Supporting the management and optimization of Ontario's electricity generation contract portfolio to ensure long-term system reliability and value for electricity consumers
- Leading financial and technical reviews to assess the prudency of forecasted and actual project costs, providing strategic recommendations that support sound decision-making, financial stewardship, and risk mitigation
- Advancing process improvements and contract management practices that strengthen oversight, governance, and operational effectiveness across the electricity sector
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:
Required
- University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Energy Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, project management, or a related field, including complex agreements, negotiations, and dispute resolution
- Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial agreements, contracts, negotiations, and dispute resolution activities
- Strong knowledge of Ontario's electricity sector, including electricity generation technologies, market participants, and industry practices
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes
- Demonstrated leadership in coaching, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning to drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to assess risks, evaluate alternatives, and make sound business recommendations
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, contract counterparties, consultants, and government agencies
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and commercial information to diverse audiences
- Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve complex contractual, operational, and stakeholder issues
Assets
- Knowledge of IESO-administered markets, IESO Market Rules, and Ontario Energy Board regulatory frameworks
- Experience with electricity generation facilities, resource adequacy programs, conservation and demand management initiatives, or procurement projects
- Knowledge of environmental approvals, permitting requirements, and sustainability considerations related to electricity generation
Independent Electricity System Operator
1600-120 Adelaide Street West
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.ieso.ca
