Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

 Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON 
Temporary Work Location: Pickering, ON 
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10% 
Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2025
Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $206,000.00 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 Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives . 

Reporting to the Director Eastern Waste Operations & Maintenance, this position is responsible for leading and supporting strategic initiatives within OPG’s Nuclear Sustainability Services division by developing waste management strategies, conducting lifecycle cost analyses, and aligning with enterprise-wide clean energy goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Support the development and execution of OPG’s Nuclear Sustainability Services division by developing strategies to prevent, manage and harness nuclear waste and bi-products
• Conduct nuclear lifecycle cost analyses, and aligning proposals with enterprise-level clean energy objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Nuclear Operations, Environmental Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Engineering) and external partners (e.g., CNSC, industry associations, vendors) to advance nuclear innovation and sustainability initiatives.
• Track trends in nuclear technology, regulatory compliance, and decarbonization efforts across the industry to inform OPG’s strategic direction and investment decisions.
• Project manage or support high-impact initiatives across departments, including negotiations with external stakeholders or advisors.
• Develop briefing materials and analysis for senior management, providing recommendations on opportunities and risks.
• Strengthen strategic alignment and cooperation across Corporate Strategy, Finance, Business Development teams and Regulatory Affairs to ensure cohesive planning and execution across the nuclear portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in strategic initiatives, management consulting, or business development, ideally within the energy, nuclear waste management or decommissioning  sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canada’s nuclear regulatory framework, waste and decommissioning policy, and the economics of nuclear generation and refurbishment
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and translate into actionable strategy.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, managing external consultants, or supporting complex capital project planning in a nuclear or heavily regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and political acumen when working with government and regulatory stakeholders.
   

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. 

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Pickering, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025. 

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.