Supervisor Nuclear Contracts

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1: $126,308 to Step 10: $180,388

The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step within the salary grade/band, based on relevant years of experience and other applicable considerations.

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 Legal Resources and Corporate Governance 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.

The Supervisor Nuclear Contracts is accountable to the Director, Nuclear Development. The Supervisor will oversee the team responsible for the management of IESO’s nuclear contracts and agreements that require technical, financial, and operational oversight.

Central to this work will be the monitoring, reviewing, validating, and reporting on the progress and adherence to obligations in the refurbishment contract between the IESO and Bruce Power to ensure ratepayer value from the largest operating nuclear generating station in North America. In addition, the team will also be responsible for managing existing and potential future agreements related to new build nuclear facilities in the province. This includes overseeing contracts that will be supporting the Bruce C project, potentially the first major new nuclear build in Canada in over 30 years.

The Supervisor is expected to be an experienced professional, with an understanding of the nuclear industry, and a combination of technical/engineering, finance, project management, commercial principles, and relationship management experience. A limited amount of travel to the Bruce Power site may be required.

What You’ll Do

In a typical day, you will oversee Bruce Power's contractual obligations related to refurbishment, asset management, and future development projects while ensuring compliance with key agreements and performance commitments. The role includes attending executive and project oversight meetings, reviewing technical, operational, and financial reports, and conducting due diligence on project costs, asset management plans, and scope changes to identify risks and protect ratepayer interests. The supervisor prepares progress reports for senior management, manages relationships with Bruce Power and other stakeholders, and provides technical and commercial expertise to support contract administration and dispute resolution. In addition, they lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and onboarding activities while ensuring contract counterparties adhere to project management, operational, and engineering standards. The position requires balancing contract oversight, stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and people leadership to support the successful delivery and operation of major nuclear projects.

Contract Management

More specifically, in this role you’ll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through delivering on the following key aspects:

• Manage contractual obligations for the Amended and Restated Bruce Power Refurbishment Implementation Agreement, as well as development agreements for Bruce C
• Attend and observe Bruce Power refurbishment, asset management and project management oversight meetings
• Prepare periodic progress and observation reports for IESO management
• Track development and oversee due diligence on refurbishment and Lifetime Asset Management Plan costs, scope, and schedules
• Ensure operational covenants are tracked and monitored, and report on relevant performance obligations
• Oversee review and assessment of notices from contract counterparties, including Force Majeure Notices
  
  

Supervision

• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, supervising, coaching, short-term development planning and performance evaluation for staff
  
  

Relationship Management

• Maintain excellent business relationships with Bruce Power to proactively identify and manage contract issues
• Manage on site relationships with executive and senior site staff in a professional and independent manner
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Ensure scope of work proposed or undertaken by Bruce Power is performed in accordance with Good Engineering and Operating Practices as per contract provisions
• Act as technical expert and provide first level answers to any technical questions raised by IESO management
• Facilitate and support external technical experts when required
• Perform due diligence on operational or technical strategies proposed by Bruce Power
  
  

Commercial Oversight

• Support IESO management with any contract or payment disputes
• Review and assess proposals to resolve disputes and other ongoing issues, formulate proposals or counter-proposals, and negotiate fair and reasonable resolutions
• Participate in meetings with Bruce Power’s external vendors (engineering, procurement and construction) and review contracts
• Facilitate and support independent auditors when required
• Monitor Bruce Power’s adherence to established project management guidelines
• Monitor facility performance to verify facilities are being operated in a prudent manner
  
  

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

• Must possess an undergraduate university degree in engineering, or alternatively must possess a degree in business, finance or economics with a strong understanding of engineering and/or possess strong technical nuclear expertise
• A post-graduate degree in engineering or finance is preferred
• A professional designation, including one or more of P.Eng., PMP, CPA, CA, or CFA is preferred
• Must possess nuclear industry-specific knowledge, training or commensurate experience
• Generally, 8 – 10 years of experience with generation technology in a technical and commercial capacity is expected to apply the required discretion to carry out the relationship management, technical analysis and contract management responsibilities of the position. Critical knowledge gained through experience includes:
  • Nuclear industry – understanding of engineering/technical, legal and/or economic aspects of nuclear generation, especially with CANDU systems and equipment
  • Commercial expertise – experience in contract management, procurement, project management, audit, and/or negotiations
  • Ontario electricity sector – knowledge of the Ontario electricity sector
  • Team leader – experience with managing, motivating and coaching staff, including building strong performing teams
  • Project management – experience managing large, complex projects with competing priorities and many stakeholders
  • Construction - a good working knowledge of generation facility construction/refurbishment techniques, schedules and processes
  • Facility operations – working knowledge with operations of nuclear and generation stations
  • Financial analysis – a sound knowledge in the analysis of company or project finances
  • Relationship management – Experience with dealing with complex organizations, building professional relationships with senior staff in an independent manner;
  • Communications – excellent oral, written and presentation skills are a must

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

September 18, 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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