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Director, Indigenous Relations
2 weeks ago
**Director, Indigenous Relations**:
**Date**:May 9, 2025
**Location**: CA
**Company**:Independent Electricity System Operator
**INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)**
**Requisition ID**:
- 20355
**Location**:
- Toronto - Hybrid
**Status**:
- Regular
**Business Unit**:
- Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy
**Why join us?**
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.
**Who we are**
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 Opportunity**
Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy, the Director of Indigenous Relations will lead the development and implementation of the IESO’s Indigenous Relations Commitments and Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. Serving as an external ambassador and advocate, they will work collaboratively with Indigenous partners to strengthen relationships and support positive, mutually beneficial outcomes. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Corporate Relations, Engagement & Strategy and managing a team of direct and indirect reports, the Director provides senior oversight and leadership to deliver Divisional initiatives.
Aligned with the IESO’s commitment to strengthen existing and build new relationships, the role is accountable to ensure Indigenous voices are heard and understood in energy initiatives, promoting building capacity and meaningful participation. The Director will also develop and implement corporate strategies for delivering on the Division’s accountabilities of protecting, maintaining and enhancing the IESO’s reputation and relationships with Indigenous communities.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and guide the IESO’s overall relationship with Indigenous communities to raise the IESO’s visibility and enhance partnerships, including:
- Leading the development of comprehensive Indigenous relations strategies to foster positive relationships.
- Identifying and prioritizing key audiences and leading the development of tailored engagement plans for each group.
- Continuously evaluating and refining relationship strategies to ensure alignment with divisional and organizational objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous communities and leaders.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for Indigenous communities and acting as a liaison between the IESO and external parties.
- Fostering open lines of communication and collaboration to address concerns and build consensus on important issues.
- Leads efforts to strengthen relationships with communities and elected leadership to raise the IESO’s visibility and facilitate positive outcomes in regional and bulk planning, resource procurements and other key IESO initiatives and programs.
- Represents the IESO as spokesperson and/or facilitator when engaging with or making presentations to Indigenous partners, including senior administrators, elected officials/Councils, and Band Councils.
- Develops and leads implementation of Indigenous relations strategies, systems, policies and plans to balance multiple interests and maintain and enhance IESO’s reputation and relationships with Indigenous communities.
- Oversee, design, and administer the IESO’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs and other Indigenous capacity-building initiatives and efforts.
- Act as key liaison across the IESO to support the Corporate Indigenous Peoples Policy and contribute to the development of a Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Leads team(s), including full responsibility for hiring and advancement, staff development, training, performance reviews, salary matters, and all aspects of performance management.
- Acts as the VP delegate on some internal IESO committees. Ability to assume the signing authority and represent the VP as required.
- Provides regular updates, advice, and guidance to the IESO Board of Directors and Executive Leadership team.
- Participates as a management resource to resolve labour relations matters such as job challenges, grievances, and arbitration cases and is responsible for presenting management positions at
