Supervisor Indigenous Relations

Date: February 20, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 20880

Status: Regular

Business Unit: Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy

Grade/Band: MP6

Shift Work:

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

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.

Why join us?

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 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.

What makes this role exciting

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.

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:

1. Promote and advance the implementation of IESO’s Corporate Indigenous Peoples Policy and Indigenous Engagement Framework.
2. Support and implement processes to enable IESO employees to understand the unique legal, historical and cultural significant of Indigenous peoples.
3. 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.
4. Facilitate the process and content of engagement with Indigenous communities in order to foster cooperative and sustainable working relationships
5. Work with team members to develop results-based objectives, deliverables, and targets for building relationships, and supervise performance measurement related to this function.
6. Identify opportunities to build, enhance, or improve relationships with Indigenous communities that align with the IESO’s reliability and affordability objectives
7. Undertake risk analysis, evaluate considerations and options, develop recommendations, and design implementation plans for new initiatives that will advance relationship goals.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Support the development of briefings for internal stakeholders, Executives and the Board
11. Report on the implementation of the Indigenous Energy Support Program
12. Oversee contract administration matters regarding the Indigenous Energy Support Progra
13. 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.
14. Provide expert advice on the design and delivery of Indigenous-specific conservation measures and programs.
15. In support of IESO initiatives and activities work with Indigenous communities and organizations in the early stages of planning and procurement development as required.
16. Ensure appropriate participation and communication with government ministries and agencies regarding Indigenous communities and organizations.
17. Represent the IESO at conferences, events, community meetings, and IESO-led engagements.
18. 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.
 

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: 

Education & Knowledge

• 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.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of undergraduate studies in a related field.  However a degree in a related field is not a requirement if this knowledge is acquired through related experience.

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.

Specialized Expertise

• 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.

Interpersonal & Cultural Competence

• • 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.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise—we empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO, here’s what you can expect:

• 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. 

Deadline

March 13, 2026. 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 recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer. 

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