Project Leader

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site      

Education Level: 4-year University Degree in a relevant field*

Base Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: March 19, 2026

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,658.86 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. 

Reporting to the Senior Project Leader, the Project Leader is accountable for the execution of assigned projects or tasks within OPG Renewable Generation. This includes leading and administering the organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Leading matrix project execution teams, coordinating and be responsible for project documentation as well as ensuring appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Lead end-to-end project management (plan, organize, coordinate, control) in line with PM governance from initiation to closeout.
• Deliver project objectives safely and to required quality, within approved budget and schedule.
• Develop key project deliverables: scope of work, estimates, schedules, risk plans, PM plans, gate packages, and contract specifications.
• Build business cases for funding requests and present recommendations to senior leadership as required.
• Manage, monitor, and report on project cost, schedule performance, and risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Gather and integrate requirements from internal and external stakeholders; maintain ongoing project communications.
• Secure required approvals, licenses, permits, and regulatory/other clearances.
• Lead procurement and contract execution: prepare bid/tender packages, evaluate submissions, make purchasing recommendations, and administer contracts during construction (including site/manufacturer/supplier visits as needed).

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4-year university degree in a relevant field (engineering preferred), with industrial/technical/engineering experience, plus post-secondary coursework/training in project management and business economics supporting project and asset management.
• Requires a knowledge of project management principles, specifically the 5 primary project phases (Identification, Initiation, Definition, Execution, Closeout).
• Minimum 6 years of project management (or related) experience, delivering projects up to $20M.
• Proven ability to define scope and technical requirements for projects of varying complexity.
• Experience building budgets/estimates and tracking/managing costs, including cost accounting, forecasting, and budget control.
• Strong commercial/contracting experience (contracting methods, tender evaluation, contract award/formation).
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork, with strong organization and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of construction methods, codes/standards, QA/QC, and environmental, health & safety;
• Assets include generating station familiarity and/or professional designations such as P.Eng/PMP. 

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 selection 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 https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. 

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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.