Senior FOI & FIPPA Strategy Lead

Independent Electricity System Operator; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job rotations

Job summary

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is seeking a senior information governance professional to lead end-to-end FOI operations under FIPPA. You will advise leadership on obligations, manage complex disclosures, and coordinate with IPC, ministries and stakeholders to achieve compliant outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, process improvements, and cross‑functional collaboration to strengthen FOI quality and organizational compliance within a dynamic energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Information Governance or related discipline is required, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience with FIPPA and managing FOI requests end-to-end.
• Experience providing strategic advice on information obligations, privacy and compliance.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of FOI requests including intake, retrieval, disclosure analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal partners, external parties and IPC to resolve issues and manage appeals.
• Provide strategic guidance on FOI obligations, disclosure risks and regulatory requirements.
• Develop briefing materials and maintain FOI tracking and reporting for leadership.
• Support the FOI Supervisor with process improvements and best practices.

Skills

FOI management

FIPPA expertise

Policy advisory

Stakeholder influence

eDiscovery knowledge

Information governance

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is seeking a senior information governance professional to lead end-to-end FOI operations under FIPPA. You will advise leadership on obligations, manage complex disclosures, and coordinate with IPC, ministries and stakeholders to achieve compliant outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, process improvements, and cross‑functional collaboration to strengthen FOI quality and organizational compliance within a dynamic energy sector.