Basic Information

Reference Number

0000296916

Issuing Organization

Independent Electricity System Operator

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP-1114

Title

Compensation Consulting and Job Evaluation Services

Source ID

PP.CO.ON.252435.C110476

Agreement Type

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: 2 additional 1 year periods

Description

Compensation Consulting

The Service Provider will provide comprehensive compensation consulting services to support the IESO’s compensation strategy and ensure alignment with market practices.

Market Benchmarking & Competitiveness – As requested by the IESO, conduct detailed compensation and total remuneration benchmarking (non- executive and executive jobs) against market and public sector standards, provide gap analysis, and deliver strategic recommendations with tailored reports.

As requested by the IESO, deliver customized reports and presentations that summarize findings, methodology, peer comparators, and rationale for recommendations. Reporting should be suitable for presentation to senior leadership and governing bodies.

Leverage in-depth knowledge and understanding of compensation practices specific to the public and broader public sectors in Ontario. Familiarity with unionized environments, energy sector and relevant legislation will be considered a significant asset.

Provide access to an extensive, credible, and up-to-date proprietary compensation database that includes data from both public and private sectors, with specific insights into the Ontario market.

Pay Structure Assessment – As requested by the IESO, analyze current salary structures, identify compression issues or inconsistencies, and recommend structural changes to the pay structure.

Incentive & Performance Pay – As requested by the IESO, provide advice and expertise in the alignment of incentive programs with business goals and advise on short and long-term performance-based pay structures. Develop and enhance variable pay incentive programs (Short Term Incentive, Long Term Incentive)

Pay Transparency – As requested by the IESO, develop a process in line with new pay transparency legislation.

Compensation Strategy Review – As requested by the IESO, evaluate and align compensation strategy with IESO’s business goals and organizational values.

Executive Compensation – As requested by the IESO, review practices for legislative compliance (e.g., BPSECA, Sunshine List), benchmark against sector peers, and recommend and develop changes to base, incentive, and non-salary compensation.

Pay Equity Consulting – As requested by the IESO, consult on pay equity including but not limited to:

Leading a collaborative process with IESO and the union to maintain pay equity
Development of terms of reference.
Pay equity committee training on establishment of pay equity and the job evaluation process.
Development of a gender-neutral evaluation tool.
Creation of interview guides/questionnaires for current incumbents
Conduct interviews of current incumbents and complete job documents template
Facilitate committee meetings and assist members with job evaluation.
Conduct pay equity analysis using job to job or/and proportional value comparison methodology when applicable.
Conduct audits and draft the pay equity plan.
Assist with other related pay equity matters.

Job Evaluation Services

As requested by the IESO, the Service Provider will perform job evaluations using IESO's established evaluation systems (Plan A, Plan B, CUPE Plan and the Hay Method). The Service Provider will ensure that roles are evaluated consistently and equitably, ensuring that the job hierarchy within the IESO is aligned with effective and appropriate organizational design. The Service Provider will be required to review job documentation, evaluate the job within 5 business days, provide the IESO with detailed rationale on the evaluation, maintain records, and support dispute resolution and arbitration processes. The vendor can expect to complete between 50-60 job evaluations per year.

Dates

Publication

2025/06/26 12:38:54 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/07/07 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2025/07/29 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Alana The

905-855-6000

alana.the@ieso.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Identity & Proposal

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

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Envelope 2 - Pricing

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

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