Supervisor Indigenous Relations

Independent Electricity System Operator

5d

About The Position

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!

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 Indigenous Relations Division in the Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy Business Unit.

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.
This role is exciting because it sits at the heart of shaping meaningful, long‑term relationships with Indigenous communities and directly influencing their participation in the evolving electricity sector. You get to lead strategic initiatives from concept to implementation, giving you a real hand in building programs that have tangible community impact. The position also offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team, mentor others, and shape engagement approaches across the organization. With direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to provide strategic advice, the role offers both influence and visibility. Overall, it’s a dynamic blend of relationship‑building, strategy, leadership, and meaningful community impact.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public policy and administration, business administration, and financial management.
• Typically acquired through undergraduate studies in a related field OR through equivalent, directly relevant experience.
• Proven experience in: Project management, Contract management, Relationship management, Supervising and guiding staff or contractors
• A combined period of over 8 years, and up to and including 10 years, is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a large and diverse group of Indigenous communities and organizations .
• Experience gained through community engagement, direct relationship-building with leaders, and maintaining detailed records for strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of the goals of Indigenous people in Ontario and how they relate to the energy industry.
• A comprehensive understanding of government and corporate policies related to funding agreements, procurement, and spending activities—particularly when working with Indigenous communities and organizations with varying levels of capacity.
• Advanced project management capabilities, including the ability to lead initiatives, manage risks, and track progress against deliverables.
• The ability to work in a busy environment with competing priorities with limited supervision.
• Frequent travel may be required with a valid Drivers licence is necessary.
• Deep appreciation for the unique cultures, experiences, and existing relationships with each Indigenous community or organization.
• Ability to work respectfully, collaboratively, and effectively within this context while delivering on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and advance the implementation of IESO’s Corporate Indigenous Peoples Policy and Indigenous Engagement Framework.
• Support and implement processes to enable IESO employees to understand the unique legal, historical and cultural significant of Indigenous peoples.
• Directly oversee all work within the Indigenous Engagement business unit as part of the relationships function, including performing human resource management responsibilities and supporting performance and development.
• Facilitate the process and content of engagement with Indigenous communities in order to foster cooperative and sustainable working relationships
• Work with team members to develop results-based objectives, deliverables, and targets for building relationships, and supervise performance measurement related to this function.
• Identify opportunities to build, enhance, or improve relationships with Indigenous communities that align with the IESO’s reliability and affordability objectives
• Undertake risk analysis, evaluate considerations and options, develop recommendations, and design implementation plans for new initiatives that will advance relationship goals.
• Develop strategies to manage IESO’s relationship-building efforts with Indigenous leaders and government, including leveraging the Indigenous Energy Support Program to help advance these relationships.
• Provide strategic advice to IESO lines of business regarding the delivery of Indigenous community engagement and outreach. Supervise this work along with other related relationship-building activities and special projects.
• Support the development of briefings for internal stakeholders, Executives and the Board
• Report on the implementation of the Indigenous Energy Support Program
• Oversee contract administration matters regarding the Indigenous Energy Support Progra
• Demonstrate strong financial due diligence and risk management in the supervision of office budgets, funding agreements, procurement contracts, and in recommendations to senior management on new costs.
• Provide expert advice on the design and delivery of Indigenous-specific conservation measures and programs.
• In support of IESO initiatives and activities work with Indigenous communities and organizations in the early stages of planning and procurement development as required.
• Ensure appropriate participation and communication with government ministries and agencies regarding Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Represent the IESO at conferences, events, community meetings, and IESO-led engagements.
• Prepare reports and correspondence and make presentations as required internally and externally in support of the IESO.
• Perform other duties as required.  This position requires frequent travel throughout Ontario.

Benefits

• 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 prioritizes 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level