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Business Unit: Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band:

MP5

Shift Work:

No

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.

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 energetic 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 Nuclear Development Department of 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.

As Senior Advisor, Nuclear Development, you will play a key role in advancing Ontario's nuclear strategy and supporting the development of new nuclear generation. You will work on some of the province's most significant energy investments, with direct exposure to commercial negotiations, strategic policy development, project finance, and executive-level decision-making.

The role is currently focused on supporting the planning and advancement of Bruce C, a potential large-scale nuclear generation project that could become one of the largest infrastructure developments in Canada. Working closely with government, utilities, industry partners, technical experts, and senior leadership, you will help develop commercial frameworks, evaluate financing and procurement strategies, manage project risks, and support critical decisions that will shape Ontario's electricity system for decades to come.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and strategic professional to contribute to a landmark infrastructure initiative while helping ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for Ontario.

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 the following activities:





Lead the execution of nuclear development initiatives, including the planning and advancement of the commercial frameworks to support major projects such as Bruce C.

Support the development and negotiation of complex commercial agreements with industry partners, project developers, advisors, and other key stakeholders.

Conduct techno-economic assessments, financial analysis, and risk evaluations to inform nuclear development strategies and support investment, procurement, and policy decisions.

Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership, government representatives, and internal stakeholders on nuclear policy, commercial strategy, and project development matters.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across technical, commercial, regulatory, legal, and policy workstreams.

Engage with external consultants, advisors, and subject matter experts supporting due diligence, commercial negotiations, and project development activities.

Build and maintain effective relationships with government ministries, regulatory agencies, nuclear industry participants, and Indigenous communities, where applicable.

Review and assess commercial, technical, financial, contractual, and regulatory documentation related to nuclear development initiatives.

Support and participate in commercial negotiations and strategic discussions with project partners and stakeholders.

Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and recommendations to support executive and Board-level decision-making.

Represent the IESO in stakeholder engagements, industry forums, working groups, and negotiations.

Travel occasionally to the Bruce

📌 Senior Advisor, Nuclear Development (Toronto)
🏢 Independent Electricity System Operator
📍 Toronto