Advisor Communications

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO) Requisition ID:

20415

Toronto, ON

Regular

Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy

You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.

We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province’s power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it. 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 Advisor, Communications will have an eye for storytelling and will be responsible for working collaboratively with many functions across the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to develop strategic communications plans and support executive speech writing.

This role supports the Supervisor, Strategic Communications and Editorial Services in the various accountabilities of the department, including communication strategies, public affairs and the overall management of corporate relations.

We are looking for a strong, versatile writer who can bring creativity and communications acumen to the electricity industry by joining the IESO’s Communications team. You have the ability to see issues from different audience perspectives and communicate clearly and concisely across various channels, including speeches, news releases, social media posts and web content.

While teasing out a newsworthy story is important, you also have the ability to dive into the details to ensure content accuracy. In a typical week, you could be working on an array of electricity sector and business topics, including: power system operations, emerging technologies, energy efficiency, electrification, cybersecurity, and stakeholder and community engagement.

A resourceful and quick learner will thrive on the IESO team, supported by communications colleagues and subject matter experts across the organization who are eager to share their time, knowledge, and experience.

Now more than ever, the IESO needs professionals who are agile, embrace innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment built on shared values and a powerful purpose.

The role will be located at Adelaide (Toronto) with an expectation of occasional time spent at Clarkson (Mississauga).

The Advisor, Communications is involved in the design and implementation of strategic communication plans, including the coordination, drafting and execution of speeches and presentations, media and issues management, social media, and web content.

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Deadline:

May 29, 2025

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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 environment – one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO, but we will only contact those candidates selected for an interview.

The IESO offers a hybrid work model program to most of our employees, based on business needs. Individuals participating in the program can work an average of three days per week remotely within Ontario. It also offers three flex weeks when individuals can work remotely within Ontario . When working in the office, you will be located at our Mississauga, Toronto, or Oakville location.

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