Date:

October 2, 2026

Location:

Mississauga, ON Requisition ID:

21243 Status:

Regular Business Unit:

Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Grade/Band:

MP5 Shift Work Annual Pay Range:

For standard 35-hour work week Step 1: $118,456 to Step 10: $169,208 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 agile 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 Compliance Assurance department in the Legal Resources and Corporate Governance Business Unit. What Makes This Role Exciting

The energy sector is rapidly evolving,



offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference. 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: Lead the development, maintenance, and submission of compliance filings, narratives, controls, and evidence to regulatory and enforcement bodies (e.g., NERC, NPCC, MACD) to demonstrate compliance with market rules and reliability standards. Develop, review, and maintain internal compliance program documentation, ensuring processes, controls, and procedures reflect current practices and regulatory requirements. Supervise staff on special projects as needed including mentorship, coaching, and performance management. Consult with IESO business units to complete compliance submissions, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Advise management on reporting compliance issues to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), Market Assessment and Compliance Division (MACD). Serve as the primary liaison with compliance enforcement authorities, coordinating regulatory communications, self-reports, information requests, industry alerts, and official responses. Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments related to evolving reliability standards, market rules, and compliance obligations,



and support the design and documentation of effective internal controls. Oversee the IESO’s Internal Compliance Program to report on compliance status, enforce compliance standards, and report on progress of mitigation actions addressing current gaps. Represent the organization in industry standards development, regulatory forums, committees, and stakeholder groups. Develop and deliver compliance and standards based training to IESO staff and where necessary market participants, to promote awareness and educate key partners of their obligations. Recently, this position was part of the development of IESO’s position and related balloting activities on proposed reliability standards changes, with a particular focus on emerging large-scale computational load growth. Responsibilities included leading the coordination of input from technical and regulatory stakeholders, developing ballot positions, and supporting leadership decision-making to help ensure IESO’s interests were represented in the evolving reliability standards landscape. 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

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study such as business, finance, management, engineering, computer science, economics, or law, or equivalent working experience. 8+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles leading complex projects and/or programs facilitating compliance with regulatory standards. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Compliance Enforcement Authorities (CEA) such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Northeast Power

📌 Senior Specialist Compliance Assurance (Canada)
🏢 Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
📍 Canada