Planning Officer

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: 4 years of university training
Base Location: Smooth Rock, ON
Shifts(s): Days 
Travel: 25% 
Deadline to Apply: April 16, 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 Planning officer

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Mtnce/Production, this position is responsible for Providing overall and detailed plans to assist in coordinating the work of the station units and associated internal and external groups for the efficient and economic commissioning, operation and maintenance of hydro generating stations. Participate in training programs as required and supervise staff assisting in the above.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Provide and/or coordinate the provision of detailed schedules to the station staff and management for the execution of all work during and in the preparation of all or any the following: - (a) commissioning (b) operating (c) unanticipated shutdowns (d) prearranged shutdowns (e) other activities as required.

• Discuss problems with appropriate personnel to establish requirements, target dates and priorities. Arrange for the gathering and collecting of information on such programs, such as proposed station improvements, unresolved problems, deficiency reports and the like. Assess all information received in the light of station targets and based on appreciation of the technical problems associated with the deficiencies, establish the compatibility of the programs and priorities.

• Categorize and establish priorities on items in each program, such as grouping deficiency reports into unanticipated outages, operating, planned outages, etc, and listing them in order of priority.

• Schedule the work program by considering priorities, availability of material, staff and the like. Review work to be done by outside agencies and other divisions. Contact such groups to discuss requirements and to ensure their work programs tie in smoothly with that of the station. 

• Keep Supervisor informed of progress obtaining advice and guidance on priorities and unusual difficulties encountered. Submit finalized plans to the Supervisor and/or responsible unit head for review and approval. Assist in expediting plans, designs, materials and manpower, as considered necessary, to ensure that planning targets are met. Review station programs to ensure the manpower required to accomplish manpower is required.

• Review and analyze various planning techniques presently in use, internally and externally, for adoption as necessary, for use in the station and develop new techniques for specific tests.

• Supervise staff in the execution of planning duties. Plan, organize and schedule the work of the staff. Assign work with instructions and direction as deemed necessary. Provide advice and guidance during work progress, and check work as considered necessary upon completion. Initiate changes to existing or propose new work methods and procedures to improve efficiency

• Represent the station at meetings relating to work programming and planning as requested by Supervisor. Participate in technical discussions, expressing the station's views on matters pertinent to work programming and planning. Advise Supervisor of outcome of meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of 6 years of related working experience to assess, coordinate and recommend plans for the programming of the commissioning, operation and maintenance of Hydroelectric generating stations.

• Previous Technical experience in Hydro generating station with operating and/or supervisory experience and familiarity with operating procedures, problems, contacts, and maintenance requirements would be considered an asset. 

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training in mechanical, electrical, physics or a related field

• Alternate Education: High scholl diploma plus 3 years' further concentrated study in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Electrical and Maintenance may be considered

• Previous experience in plant maintenance software such as AS9, SAP would be considered an asset.

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.