Coordinator, Government Affairs

DiscoverEE; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Career development

Inclusive culture

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Job summary

IESO in Ontario is seeking an experienced Government Affairs professional to support engagement with government stakeholders and advance policy priorities. You will work with senior leaders to analyze policy developments and manage executive communications.

Reporting to the Manager, Government Affairs, you will coordinate calendars, briefs, and government-facing activities while building relationships across the organization and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years supporting government relations, public policy, public affairs or regulatory functions.
• Experience researching issues, preparing briefing materials, coordinating approvals and managing fast-paced requests.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Affairs in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and coordinate priority initiatives.
• Build relationships with senior leaders across IESO and government stakeholders.
• Manage high-volume, time-sensitive requests and coordinate timely responses.
• Coordinate internal review and approval processes to deliver high-quality materials for executive and government audiences.
• Prepare, edit and quality-control briefing notes, presentations, and executive communications.
• Conduct research on policy, legislative, regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Support calendar management and logistics for stakeholder meetings and government-facing activities.
• Liaise with internal partners to coordinate cross-functional project communications.
• Recommend improvements to processes and information management to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Calendar management

Regulatory compliance

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government Affairs, or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 dynamic 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 Government Affairs team within Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy 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.

Are you looking to accelerate your career in government relations and public policy? In this role, you will have the chance to gain hands-on experience in public affairs, policy analysis, and stakeholder relations while supporting the IESO's engagement with government stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager, Government Affairs, you will work with senior leaders and government officials to advance the IESO's business and legislative priorities. As a main point of contact with government stakeholders, you will build strong relationships to deliver government-facing activities through research, analysis, briefing material development, calendar management, correspondence coordination, approval tracking, project coordination, and issue monitoring. You will track key commitments and provide analysis on policy and regulatory developments affecting Ontario's energy sector.

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:

• Support the Government Affairs team in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, helping coordinate priority initiatives, manage competing deadlines, and ensure critical deliverables move forward efficiently.
• Build relationships with senior leaders across the IESO and government stakeholders while supporting the team's efforts to advance corporate, legislative, and public policy objectives.
• Manage the flow of high-volume, time-sensitive requests, issues, and stakeholder inquiries, helping to prioritize activities and coordinate timely responses to evolving government and business needs.
• Coordinate complex internal review and approval processes under tight timelines to deliver high-quality materials for executive and government audiences.
• Prepare, edit, and quality-control briefing notes, presentations, correspondence, reports, speaking materials, and executive-ready communications that support strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging policy, legislative, regulatory, and industry developments.
• Support strategic relationship building by managing calendars for stakeholder meetings, executive engagements, strategic projects, and government-facing activities.
• Liaison with internal partners to coordinate logistics and communications for cross-functional projects.
• Recommend improvements to team processes, tracking systems, and information management practices to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.

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 Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government Affairs, or equivalent working experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting government relations, public policy, public affairs, regulatory, or related functions.
• Experience researching issues, preparing briefing materials, coordinating approvals, managing requests, and supporting senior staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, stakeholder engagement and rapidly changing priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through, with the ability to manage a high volume of complex, time-sensitive work.
• Experience using sound judgment to assess and solve scheduling and logistical decisions in the context of organizational priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience building strong relationships with executive level stakeholders and employing diplomacy, tact, and discretion as appropriate to address time sensitive matters.
• Proven record using technology to optimize processes including the use of AI.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise-we empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO, here's what you can expect:

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

Deadline

November 10, 2026.For future reference, please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks.

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online, text, chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.

The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles. Over the course of 2026, the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established, we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes.

We believe in opportunities for everyone.

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're proud to say we've been recognized as a supportive, inclusive employer.

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