Supervisor Marketing

Date: August 20 2026

Location: Toronto ON

Requisition ID: 21162

Status:Regular

Business Unit:Corporate Relations Engagement and Strategy

Grade/Band: MP6

Shift Work: No

Annual Pay Range:For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1:$126308 to Step 10: $180388

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 Ontarios electricity system meets the provinces 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 its not just what we doits who we are!

Who we are

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time overseeing and evolving Ontarios electricity market engaging with government municipalities and Indigenous communities and planning for Ontarios future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation protecting the system from threats advancing the provinces energy conservation programs and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources well need in the decades to come.

This is a unionized position that falls within the Corporate Communications Division of the 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.

In this role you will develop and coordinate marketing activities for Save on Energy the IESOs suite of demand-side management programs while contributing to broader IESO brand awareness and marketing objectives where aligned. Youll oversee vendor management and operations to implement marketing strategies and supervise a team of four marketing professionals working to promote the benefits of energy efficiency and electrification to Ontarians.

What youll do

In this role youll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through:

1. Leading the development of Save on Energy brand and program marketing campaigns to drive participation in Save on Energy programs while supporting integrated marketing initiatives that strengthen awareness of the IESO and its mandate.
2. Managing the Save on Energy brand ensuring its consistent application and enhancing understanding of the IESOs role and values in promoting conservation while upholding and supporting the broader IESO brand. Anticipate and plan for the evolution of the brand to support future opportunities including demand-side management and energy-efficiency.
3. Maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholder groups and assessing industry trends to recommend ways to improve marketing effectiveness.
4. Overseeing marketing vendors by ensuring effective vendor relationships developing and managing statements of work and delivering campaigns on time and on budget.
5. Ensuring vendors and internal teams are appropriately briefed and supported to create compelling marketing creative and identifying opportunities to leverage shared marketing approaches channels and assets across Save on Energy and the IESO.
6. Coordinating with other departments to align Save on Energy marketing activities with broader corporate communications and marketing priorities where appropriate.
7. Overseeing the Save on Energy website and social media channels while supporting digital and social media initiatives that advance broader IESO marketing objectives.
8. Implementing budget management tracking and reporting for marketing activities while applying best practices and supporting transparency regarding marketing effectiveness.
9. Supervising staff by planning and coordinating work assigning responsibilities and providing guidance training coaching and mentorship; monitor performance and work quality; communicate progress and resource needs to the Senior Manager; support staffing decisions and employee development to ensure the quality and accuracy of marketing and advertising materials.

In a typical day you may review marketing creative brief our creative agency on upcoming campaigns coordinate with program teams on new programs or program changes and oversee the development of web and social media content. You may also work with corporate communications colleagues to identify opportunities for greater alignment across IESO marketing initiatives and channels review quarterly marketing reports to develop recommendations for improvement or meet with vendors and local distribution companies to discuss marketing effectiveness.

This position is an important contributor to the IESOs Demand Side Management Framework a 12-year commitment to provide ongoing opportunities for businesses and consumers to manage their electricity use while responding to the provinces evolving electricity system needs. The role also contributes to integrated marketing initiatives that strengthen awareness of the IESO and its mandate.

Role Requirements

Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds each bringing their unique perspectives and skills.
To succeed in this role youll need:

• 8-10 years experience in the energy sector in marketing management.
• Requires proven experience managing and leading teams fostering employee engagement and development through coaching and mentorship
• Relationship Management ensuring marketing strategy is shared understood updated and relevant to all stakeholders.
• Requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively prepare and deliver briefs reports presentations and other materials while engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Requires experience developing and implementing digital marketing strategies with a strong understanding of digital marketing processes campaign tracking and performance analysis as well as production processes and procedures across all creative formats.
• Excellent Project Management skills -Vendor management - proven ability to coordinate content management of the web platform or design architecture and work flow of digital projects
• Demonstrated experience aligning marketing initiatives with broader corporate strategies to support organizational goals.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of 4 years of University training or the equivalent.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunitiesincluding job rotations to broaden your expertisewe empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO heres 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

October 2 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 environmentone that values every team members 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. Were proud to say weve been recognized as a supportive inclusive employer.

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