Supervisor, Contracts and Initiatives

Business Unit: Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band: MP6

Shift Work: No

Step 1: $126,308 to Step 10: $180,388

The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step within the salary grade/band, based on relevant years of experience and other applicable considerations.

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!

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 programmes, and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources we’ll need in the decades to come.

This is a unionised 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 optimising 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 diligence governance, commercial analysis, and strategic supplier and stakeholder engagement

Managing a portfolio of electricity generation and transmission contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and achieving value for Ontario ratepayers.

Leading negotiations, dispute resolution activities, and contract amendments involving complex technical, commercial, and operational matters.

Advising senior leadership on electricity generation issues, contract strategy, risk management, and emerging industry developments.

Driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and contract management best practices that enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes.

Representing the IESO in building and managing strategic relationships with contract counterparties, government agencies, industry stakeholders, consultants, and sector partners to advance organisational 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 optimisation 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

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 organisational 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 programmes, conservation and demand management initiatives, or procurement projects
• Knowledge of environmental approvals, permitting requirements, and sustainability considerations related to electricity generation

How We Support You

• Best‑in‑class benefits and long‑term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritises career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

Deadline

July 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. For future reference, please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks.

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online, text, chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.

The IESO currently has a 3‑day in‑office work week for applicable roles. Over the course of 2026, the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in‑office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5‑day in‑office model has not yet been established, we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes.

We believe in opportunities for everyone

At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing, and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment—one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re proud to say we’ve been recognised as a supportive, inclusive employer.

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