Supervisor Nuclear Contracts

Independent Electricity System Operator

1d • CA$126,308 - CA$180,388 • Hybrid

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 Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Business Unit.

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference. The Supervisor Nuclear Contracts is accountable to the Director, Nuclear Development. The Supervisor will oversee the team responsible for the management of IESO’s nuclear contracts and agreements that require technical, financial, and operational oversight. Central to this work will be the monitoring, reviewing, validating, and reporting on the progress and adherence to obligations in the refurbishment contract between the IESO and Bruce Power to ensure ratepayer value from the largest operating nuclear generating station in North America. In addition, the team will also be responsible for managing existing and potential future agreements related to new build nuclear facilities in the province. This includes overseeing contracts that will be supporting the Bruce C project, potentially the first major new nuclear build in Canada in over 30 years. The Supervisor is expected to be an experienced professional, with an understanding of the nuclear industry, and a combination of technical/engineering, finance, project management, commercial principles, and relationship management experience. A limited amount of travel to the Bruce Power site may be required.

Requirements

• Must possess an undergraduate university degree in engineering, or alternatively must possess a degree in business, finance or economics with a strong understanding of engineering and/or possess strong technical nuclear expertise.
• Must possess nuclear industry-specific knowledge, training or commensurate experience.
• Generally, 8 – 10 years of experience with generation technology in a technical and commercial capacity is expected to apply the required discretion to carry out the relationship management, technical analysis and contract management responsibilities of the position.
• Nuclear industry – understanding of engineering/technical, legal and/or economic aspects of nuclear generation, especially with CANDU systems and equipment.
• Commercial expertise – experience in contract management, procurement, project management, audit, and/or negotiations.
• Ontario electricity sector – knowledge of the Ontario electricity sector.
• Team leader – experience with managing, motivating and coaching staff, including building strong performing teams.
• Project management – experience managing large, complex projects with competing priorities and many stakeholders.
• Construction - a good working knowledge of generation facility construction/refurbishment techniques, schedules and processes.
• Facility operations – working knowledge with operations of nuclear and generation stations.
• Financial analysis – a sound knowledge in the analysis of company or project finances.
• Relationship management – Experience with dealing with complex organizations, building professional relationships with senior staff in an independent manner.
• Communications – excellent oral, written and presentation skills are a must.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Subject to applicable background checks.

Nice To Haves

• A post-graduate degree in engineering or finance is preferred.
• A professional designation, including one or more of P.Eng., PMP, CPA, CA, or CFA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Bruce Power's contractual obligations related to refurbishment, asset management, and future development projects while ensuring compliance with key agreements and performance commitments.
• Attend executive and project oversight meetings.
• Review technical, operational, and financial reports.
• Conduct due diligence on project costs, asset management plans, and scope changes to identify risks and protect ratepayer interests.
• Prepare progress reports for senior management.
• Manage relationships with Bruce Power and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical and commercial expertise to support contract administration and dispute resolution.
• Lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and onboarding activities.
• Ensure contract counterparties adhere to project management, operational, and engineering standards.
• Balance contract oversight, stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and people leadership to support the successful delivery and operation of major nuclear projects.
• Manage contractual obligations for the Amended and Restated Bruce Power Refurbishment Implementation Agreement, as well as development agreements for Bruce C.
• Attend and observe Bruce Power refurbishment, asset management and project management oversight meetings.
• Prepare periodic progress and observation reports for IESO management.
• Track development and oversee due diligence on refurbishment and Lifetime Asset Management Plan costs, scope, and schedules.
• Ensure operational covenants are tracked and monitored, and report on relevant performance obligations.
• Oversee review and assessment of notices from contract counterparties, including Force Majeure Notices.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, supervising, coaching, short-term development planning and performance evaluation for staff.
• Maintain excellent business relationships with Bruce Power to proactively identify and manage contract issues.
• Manage on site relationships with executive and senior site staff in a professional and independent manner.
• Ensure scope of work proposed or undertaken by Bruce Power is performed in accordance with Good Engineering and Operating Practices as per contract provisions.
• Act as technical expert and provide first level answers to any technical questions raised by IESO management.
• Facilitate and support external technical experts when required.
• Perform due diligence on operational or technical strategies proposed by Bruce Power.
• Support IESO management with any contract or payment disputes.
• Review and assess proposals to resolve disputes and other ongoing issues, formulate proposals or counter-proposals, and negotiate fair and reasonable resolutions.
• Participate in meetings with Bruce Power’s external vendors (engineering, procurement and construction) and review contracts.
• Facilitate and support independent auditors when required.
• Monitor Bruce Power’s adherence to established project management guidelines.
• Monitor facility performance to verify facilities are being operated in a prudent manner.

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: Manager