Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Senior Specialist, Compliance Assurance

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$118,456 - CA$169,208 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the development, submission and management of IESO compliance documentation for NERC, NPCC and MACD.
  • Strengthen and maintain the IESO’s Internal Compliance Program by updating documentation, assessing risks, testing internal controls.
  • Act as the IESO’s primary liaison with compliance enforcement authorities, coordinating submissions and managing alerts.
  • Represent the IESO in standards development processes and industry forums, coordinating Ontario’s positions on standards.
  • Provide leadership, collaboration and guidance across the organization, mentoring staff, and supporting key initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of Ontario’s electricity sector and the roles of the IESO, MACD, NERC and NPCC.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor complex information to different audiences.
  • Proven analytical, problem‑solving, reasoning and critical‑thinking abilities with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build consensus and work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Excellent time‑management and project‑management skills, able to juggle competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and comfort working in evolving or ambiguous situations.
  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in the electricity or other industries.
  • Experience administering internal compliance programs and using governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, research, analysis, investigations, report writing, presenting, planning, organizing, and project management.
  • Background in process design and improvement, facilitation, and supporting compliance‑related or regulatory initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and readiness to learn new tools, including AI‑based and GRC systems.
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.

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationconsensus buildingtime managementadaptabilityinitiativeattention to detailmentoringleadership