Director Commercial

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions:  On-site      
Education Level:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Science or Business is required
Base Location: Pickering, ON 
Shifts(s): Days 
Travel: 10% 
Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2025
Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $233,000.00 Per Year 
 
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  Director Commercial.

Reporting to the VP Business Development & Commercial Management  this position is responsible to utilize their experience to assist with the commercial aspects of major contracts.  This role is accountable for developing and obtaining approval for contract strategies associated with nuclear projects, supporting the procurement process and managing the administration of executed contracts, including change management, contract compliance, dispute resolution and contract audit processes.  As the Director, you will supervise a team of professionals who are critical in providing support to the Project Directors and Project Managers utilizing contracts in the execution of projects.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Manage supplier/vendor relationship for major contracts.
• Understand client expectations and vendor performance to ensure suppliers meet/exceed customer expectations and contract fulfillment; collaborate with vendors to achieve success.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies within the department.  Work to execute the strategy and integrate with department and client groups to ensure process and compliance expectations are met.
• Ensure business processes between OPG and the service providers are effective and efficient.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high quality services through the creation, monitoring and enforcement of contracts and contractual performance objectives. Manage and report on performance of services received from vendors.  
• Monitor and ensure the delivery of value-add services provided by the vendor.
• Oversee the vendor relationships in the context of compliance requirements. Manage risk with the vendor, conduct on-going due diligence to comply with governance and contract objectives.
• Ensure departmental alignment with the company’s goals and objectives with clear accountabilities and responsibilities. Promote use of leading practices in development of contract strategies and contract administration

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Science or Business is required
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, is considered an asset.
• Significant experience working with commercial contracts preferably supporting construction, EPC or energy organizations. Experience in contract negotiation, vendor management and dispute management;
• People management experience;
• Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to examine, build and negotiate contracting strategies. Strong problem solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges;
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables;
• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage multiple deliverables simultaneously;
• A drive to achieve best value for money, meeting business objectives in a high profile, strategic, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while improving the customer experience and upholding OPG’s behaviors and values.

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.