Project Leader

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid   
Education Level: 4-year University Degree, Engineering, Science or Business; plus completion of post-secondary courses in project management and business economics as it relates to project and asset management or by having the equivalent level of education.  
Base Location: Bowmanville, ON
Shifts(s): Days  Days 
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week 
 
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. 

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history. 

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job. 

JOB OVERVIEW 
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Leader. 

The Project Leader will play a crucial role in the Fuel Handling Engineering team.  The Project Leader will lead and administer the organization, coordination and execution of capital projects within fuel handling systems, overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project execution to ensure successful delivery. The Project Leader will lead matrix project execution teams and will coordinate and be responsible for project documentation, ensuring appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Ensure work is executed safely, on time, and on budget, prioritizing safety in all activities.
• Lead and administer the organization, coordination and execution of capital projects within fuel handling systems.
• Work with the Reactivity Management Plan (RMP) and scheduling work around RMP constraints and milestones, showing flexibility to adapt to changes in scope or timing to support overall plant priorities and responsiveness to RMP-driven adjustments to help ensure alignment with operational goals and safety requirements
• Lead matrix project execution teams and oversee project organization and coordination.  Overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project execution to ensure successful delivery.
• The role includes planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of specifications, bid packages, tender evaluations, and purchasing recommendations.  Arrange and lead meetings to align requirements and progress with designers, suppliers, construction, and operations.
• Ensure proper project documentation and adherence to Project Management and Contract Management governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, set clear expectations, drive accountability, and promote a team-oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4-year University Degree, Engineering, Science or Business; plus completion of post-secondary courses in project management and business economics as it relates to project and asset management or by having the equivalent level of education.  
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout. 
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is considered an asset and Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is considered an asset.
• Ideal candidates will have worked in a Nuclear Engineering environment (asset).  Experience with Fuel Handling systems and the Reactivity Management Plan (RMP) including scheduling work around RMP constraints and milestones are further assets.
• Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality. Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability provide guidance. 
• Experience and knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
• Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement; project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.  Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and highly developed organizational skills.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com. 

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.  

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history. 

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. 

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.