Organizational Development Consultant

Organizational Development Consultant

Date September 4, 2025

Location Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID  20565

Status Temporary - up to 12 months

Business Unit Human Resources

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 role is a key part of our Culture and Organizational Development team, within the Human Resource Business Unit. This is a non-represented management position.

What makes this role exciting

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.

The Organizational Development Consultant leads the design, development and delivery of programs that build individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. This role provides consulting, coaching, and facilitation in areas such as talent management, learning and leadership development, and employee engagement, while fostering a culture aligned with company values.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the IESO’s strategic imperative of driving business transformation, gain exposure to working with senior leaders, collaborate with diverse internal partners and external vendors and see programs through from concept to implementation. With corporate visibility across the organization, the Organizational Development Consultant role combines strategic program management with operational excellence to enhance our employee experience and build next-generation skills.   

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:

• Provide organizational development guidance, advisory and consultative services to develop capability and effectiveness aligned to the IESO’s strategy, values, and competencies.
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of programs such as performance management, talent and leadership development, mentorship, coaching, and onboarding.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to enhance individual and team effectiveness through assessments, action planning, and targeted learning solutions.
• Use organizational data, surveys, and metrics to identify opportunities, measure progress, and support business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to embed the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and advance culture and engagement efforts.
• Research best practices and emerging trends in organizational development to inform strategies and share insights with stakeholders.

In a typical day, you will:

• Analyze employee feedback or talent data to provide insights and recommendations to leaders.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to co-design solutions that improve engagement, performance, or culture.
• Develop communications, tools, or resources that support employees and leaders in OD programs.
• Research new practices and trends in organizational development to bring fresh ideas to the team.

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: 

• Undergraduate degree in Organizational Development, HR, Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR, organizational development, or talent management at the corporate level
• Strong knowledge of organizational development theories, tools, and practices, including change management, systems thinking, and team development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with proven ability to coach, consult, and facilitate across all levels
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen with the ability to manage sensitive data and HR issues
• Adaptability, organizational savvy, and strong project management skills 

Assets: 

• Graduate degree
• Certifications, licenses or designations in coaching, facilitation or related field
• Experience with SuccessFactors or similar HRIS

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:

• A commitment to flexibility as we currently support a hybrid model where applicable, that supports a blend of remote and in-office work based on business needs. Participating employees typically work in-office a minimum of four days and work remotely up to six days over a two-week period with a goal of maximizing in-office time through the use of established team days. 
  
• 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 

September 18, 2025. 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.  

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.