Director, Corporate Strategy and Sector Policy in Toronto

The successful placement within the range will depend on qualifications, relevant work experience, and other applicable considerations. 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.

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 non-unionized position that falls within 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 is a unique opportunity to help shape the organization's strategic direction and drive initiatives that have enterprise-wide impact. Working closely with senior leaders, the role influences corporate strategy, oversees its implementation, and leads high-profile CEO and organizational priorities. The position offers a rare combination of strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and people leadership, allowing you to see ideas progress from concept to measurable results. For someone who enjoys solving complex challenges and creating organizational alignment, this role sits at the center of the organization's most important priorities.

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 the development and socialization of the Corporate Strategy, working in close partnership with Directors and senior leaders.
• Coordinating strategic planning activities, stakeholder engagement, and supporting research, and developing recommendations for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board consideration and approval.
• Leading the development of the Strategy Implementation Plan, including prioritization of strategic initiatives, milestones, performance measures, and implementation approaches.
• Overseeing enterprise-wide monitoring, measurement, and reporting of progress against strategic objectives.
• Coordinating and aligning corporate strategy activities with other enterprise planning functions.
• Leading the delivery of CEO-sponsored and strategic initiatives.
• Providing leadership, direction, and coaching to team members.

Decision-Making Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to developing the approach, methodology, and stakeholder engagement process for the development of the Corporate Strategy and Strategy Implementation Plan.
• Approving research, analysis, and other work products supporting strategy development, implementation planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Determining the approach for strategy performance oversight and enterprise reporting.
• Leading the selection and management of consultants and contractors supporting strategy or strategic initiative work.
• Making decisions related to the coordination, prioritization, and execution of strategic and CEO-sponsored initiatives.

Recommendations include:

• Recommending the Corporate Strategy for consideration and approval by the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Recommending the Strategy Implementation Plan for Executive Leadership Team approval.
• Recommending enhancements to the Enterprise Planning Framework.
• Developing and presenting recommendations arising from CEO-sponsored and strategic initiatives.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on organizational performance, emerging issues, risks, trends, and opportunities.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12-15+ years of progressively senior experience in government relations, public affairs, strategy, policy, or a related function.
• Strong knowledge of the electricity sector, government and regulatory environments, strategic planning and execution, business operations, and financial and budget management.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and motivating professional teams.

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities, 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.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive.

Deadline October 29, 2026. 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.