Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Manager Customer Experience

LocationToronto, ON
Job TypeTemporary

About This Job


INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

Requisition ID: 20380 Location: Toronto Status: Temporary 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

The Manager, Customer Experience will play an instrumental role in shaping the IESO’s long term direction during this exciting time of energy transition. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sector and Customer Engagement, this role develops and leads all customer experience strategies, operational goals, processes, and mechanisms to support and guide the customer journey.

The Manager, Customer Experience will lead a team of individuals dedicated to building and improving relationships and experiences with market participants, associations and broad and diverse sector participants in support of the IESO’s mandate of being a trusted advisor within Ontario’s electricity sector.


What You'll Do

Develop and lead all customer experience strategies
Develop and implement an account management strategy comprised of proactive outreach and relationship building activities with key influencers at senior levels of IESO customers and associations
Lead and/or oversee the coordinated resolution of customer issues and challenges
Identify enterprise risk management strategies to support responses to customer issues and challenges and champion resolutions
Review the effectiveness of existing processes for Customer Experience responsibilities (customer inquiries, communications, facilitation of resolution, outreach and 1:1 customer meetings), recommend changes and lead the development and maintenance of solutions
Identify customer training and education opportunities that will assist customers with their participation in the market and energy sector.
Develop and sustain strong collaborative partnerships with external sector, internal business leaders and key stakeholders
Manage and coach staff and their work in support of customer engagement principles, processes and mechanisms.
Work with the Senior Manager to further IESO’s strategic objectives surrounding stakeholder engagement, customer experience and energy sector leadership.


Required


What you need to succeed

4-year University degree in energy, public policy, business administration, environmental studies or a technical discipline
Demonstrated relationship management, strategic thinking, strong ability to work collaboratively both inside and outside of an organization and excellent interpersonal and political acumen
Leadership experience in creating high-performing teams, managing work and outcomes and financial acuity to manage team budget
Excellent analytical, problem solving, conceptual and forward-thinking skills
Exceptional communication skills and ability to research and condense information for different audiences
Exceptional tolerance for change and ambiguity


Assets

Graduate degree in a related discipline
Understanding of the energy industry and IESO-administered markets, typically acquired through minimum 10 years of work in the energy sector
Personal alignment with IESO’s values


What’s In It For You

A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace
A challenging, fast-paced and collaborative team environment, where your perspectives and experiences matter
Leaders who support your growth and success through regular feedback and coaching
The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry


Deadline: May 22 2025

For future reference, please ensure to save a copy of the job description as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

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.

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.

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.


Join our talent community

Sign up for talent community; stay in touch, find out about new opportunities – and discover how you can make a difference. Discover how we use our expertise and commitment to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to Ontario’s businesses and communities, and how we’re innovating to secure a stronger energy future for all Ontarians. Visit Careers at IESO and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn.

Find out why we were selected as Greater Toronto’s Top 2024 Employers, and what we offer.

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