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Supervisor, Regulatory Proceedings

 

Date: June 30, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid

Requisition ID: 21121

Status: Temporary, 18 months up to 24 months

Business Unit: Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band: MP6

Shift Work: No

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

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.

 

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 Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Assurance Division and the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Business Unit.

 

What makes this role exciting

 

The energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering exciting opportunities for those who want to make a difference. As Supervisor, Regulatory Proceedings, you will lead the IESO's participation in regulatory proceedings and policy initiatives that shape Ontario's electricity sector and influence broader North American policy. Through leadership, strategic advocacy, and relationship building, you will help advance organizational priorities while supporting a reliable, sustainable, and efficient electricity system for the province.

 

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 team of Advisors and Senior Advisors responsible for regulatory proceedings and policy initiatives
  • Setting priorities and directing team participation in regulatory proceedings based on organizational objectives and strategic priorities
  • Developing and recommending IESO positions, submissions, and regulatory strategies on matters of significance to the organization
  • Representing and advocating for the IESO in regulatory proceedings, including Ontario Energy Board (OEB) technical conferences, settlement conferences, hearings, and other stakeholder forums
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies, government organizations, industry associations, market participants, and regulatory forums, including FERC, NERC, NPCC, and CER, to support effective engagement and decision-making

 

In a typical day, you will:

 

  • Monitor regulatory developments and proceedings across Ontario, Canada, and North America, assessing potential impacts, risks, and opportunities for the IESO
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory matters to internal stakeholders, business units, and senior leadership
  • Manage regulatory projects and filings, ensuring submissions are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and established timelines
  • Oversee the preparation and management of evidence submitted in external rate applications, leave-to-construct proceedings, distribution plans, and other regulatory matters
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, licenses, reporting requirements, applicable market rules, and industry standards

 

Right now/recently, this position has been involved in:

 

  • Leading the IESO's annual Revenue Requirement Submission to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), including fee design, evidence development, and participation in regulatory proceedings that support the IESO's mandate and strategic priorities
  • Supporting the IESO's participation in regulatory and policy initiatives across Ontario and North America, helping assess emerging industry developments, regulatory changes, and their potential impacts on the organization and electricity sector

 

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

 

  • University degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in Ontario's electricity sector, including knowledge of market structures, industry participants, and regulatory frameworks
  • Significant experience leading or participating in complex regulatory proceedings, particularly before the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, employee development, and workforce planning
  • Strong knowledge of rate design principles, economic analysis, financial evaluation, and business risk assessment
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex regulatory, operational, and financial issues
  • Exceptional written communication skills, including preparing regulatory submissions, reports, briefing materials, and executive-level recommendations
  • Strong verbal communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing diverse audiences and representing an organization in public forums
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in environments characterized by ambiguity, evolving priorities, and competing interests

 

Assets

 

  • Experience appearing before regulatory tribunals, hearings, technical conferences, or settlement conferences
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and organizations such as FERC, NERC, NPCC, CER, or other North American electricity regulators
  • Experience leading regulatory filings involving rates, fees, tariffs, licenses, or market rule development
  • Professional designation or advanced degree in a relevant discipline
  • Experience working with executive leadership teams and providing strategic advice on regulatory and policy matters

 

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

 

July 14, 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 recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer. 

 

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