Senior Freedom of Information Advisor

Date: October 9 2026

Location:Toronto ON

Requisition ID: 21278

Status:Temporary

Business Unit:Legal Resources and Corporate Governance

Grade/Band: 64

Shift Work:

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1:$117310.44 to Step 3: $124798.44

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 Information Governance & FIPPA Office of 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 successful candidate will be responsible for delivering results by leading the end-to-end management of Freedom of Information requests providing strategic guidance to the business units regarding any issue affecting the processing disclosure withholding or appeal of an access request under FIPPA and fostering strong collaborative relationships across the organization.

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:

• Leading the end-to-end lifecycle of Freedom on Information (FOI) requests including receiving managing record retrieval assessing records for disclosure consulting with internal business partners liaising with external parties and preparing recommendations for the CEO and/or CEOs delegate.
• Reviewing FOI requests clarifying scope with requesters tracking deadlines coordinating record retrieval and ensuring compliance with FIPPA timelines and requirements.
• Assessing records for disclosure by analyzing sensitive information applying legislative exemptions preparing redactions and developing recommendations for release decisions.
• Providing strategic insight and education to business units leadership legal counsel communications staff and executives on FOI obligations disclosure risks and legislative requirements.
• Coordinating with external parties and regulators by communicating with requesters affected third parties Ministry representatives Indigenous communities and the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) to resolve issues and manage appeals.
• Supporting program oversight and continuous improvement by preparing briefing materials and CEO memoranda maintaining FOI tracking and reporting analyzing trends and identifying opportunities to improve FOI processes and compliance.
• Presenting findings from research and analysis on policy legislative and regulatory amendments and best practices impacting FIPPA.
• Using eDiscovery tools to support FOI requests and process FIPPA requests in compliance with legislated timelines.
• Tracking and analyze FOI requests using appropriate systems and tools (e.g. eDiscovery) maintaining accurate records for reporting decision-making and historical analysis.
• Analyzing FOI processes to identify improvement opportunities and support the FOI Supervisor in implementing changes that strengthen overall FOI quality and effectiveness.
• Support the organizations eDiscovery SME function by providing advanced troubleshooting and helping resolve technical and process issues with the FOI team IT and vendors.

Role Requirements

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

• Bachelors degree in relevant field of study such as Law Public Administration Information Governance or a closely related discipline is required or equivalent working experience.
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience working directly with FIPPA with a demonstrated ability to lead the full-cycle process of managing FOI requests.
• Experience providing strategic advice and guidance on obligations and risk related to access to information privacy protection and legislative compliance.
• Proven ability to influence negotiate and build consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectives priorities and interests.
• Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the appeals process before the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
• Experience with conducting in depth research and analysis of related policies regulations and legislation developments and best practices impacting FOI including ongoing monitoring of Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) decisions and applicable case law to inform advice and decision making.
• Experience using eDiscovery platforms and tools to optimize the process to conduct defensible electronic record searches collections review and redactions.
• Experience in quality controlling information and documentation ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Proven ability to manage highly sensitive and complex matters with exceptional judgment discretion and diplomacy.

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 23 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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