Supervisor Strategic Communications & Editorial Services Business Unit: Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy

So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. We operate the province’s electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario’s electricity needs – now and into the future.

The Supervisor, Strategic Communications and Editorial Services will be responsible for leading the IESO’s communications planning, message development and editorial services functions. A strategic thinker and exceptional writer, the Supervisor will implement proactive and reactive communications strategies to enhance the organization’s reputation as a trusted leader driving and guiding the sector.

With a keen understanding of IESO and sector developments, the Supervisor is responsible for proactively identifying communications opportunities to build awareness and support for IESO initiatives. This includes leading a team in the development of communications plans, key messages and Q&As;, reports, speeches and other products.

The Supervisor will oversee the IESO’s centralized speaking engagement process, overseeing the coordination and support of public presentations at various industry and community conferences, among others. This includes proactively leading executive leadership speaking engagements, identifying opportunities that strategically align with broader corporate and communication objectives, and overseeing the creation of speeches and presentations. The Supervisor will also be responsible for report writing and other editorial services, bringing their strong project management and writing skills to a highly collaborative writing process.





A leader with experience supervising staff, the role is responsible for providing guidance and direction, developing staff to help reach their potential, and completing performance reviews.

Ontario’s electricity system is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with economic development and decarbonization significantly increasing the need for new generation and transmission infrastructure across the province. The Supervisor will join a fast-paced and dynamic team that is helping the organization inform and build support among industry stakeholders, businesses, municipalities, and Indigenous communities as we prepare the province’s electricity system for the future.

Lead Strategic Communications and Editorial Services team, supervising staff of up to seven to meet department’s objectives

Coach staff, provide feedback and support them in their career development

Responsible for developing and implementing external communications strategies

Provide communications counsel and support to internal clients

Proactively identify opportunities and issues and appropriate communications responses that will increase awareness and understanding and outcomes

Superior writing, editing and communications counsel to meet the needs of the IESO.

Lead report writing function on behalf of the communications team, with a high degree of collaboration required.

Work with other business units to recommend,



develop and execute proactive communications

Write and edit IESO material/briefs and official reports

Work with Web Strategy and Brand to produce reports, presentations and creative elements

Maintain ongoing relationship with Ministry of Energy communications staff

Requires a strong knowledge of communications principles, techniques and applications to determine and develop communications strategies to meet these needs.

Requires strong knowledge of English language in order to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management and external parties.

Requires experience in a broad range of communications activities to develop communication plans and appropriate action.

Requires experience in report writing and executive speech writing.

Requires experience in research and analysis on policies, decisions, corporate business plans and other current issues in order to prepare information for background reports, correspondence, briefing files, etc.

Requires communication and interpersonal skills that support the ability to lead, influence and persuade individuals or groups.

A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace

Leaders who support your growth and success through regular feedback and coaching

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 setting – one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential.

📌 Supervisor Strategic Communications & Editorial Services (Toronto)
🏢 Independent Electricity System Operator
📍 Toronto