Assistant Project Leader

Ontario Power Generation; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Bowmanville, Ontario, seeks an Assistant Project Leader to support the delivery of projects within multidisciplinary portfolios. Reporting to the Manager, Projects, you will assist with organization, coordination, execution, and documentation while ensuring governance requirements are followed.

The role emphasizes planning, cost and schedule control, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Four-year university degree in Engineering/Finance/Business/Economics.
• Two+ years in project management/support roles.
• Strong understanding of project controls: scheduling, cost, risk, resources, performance tracking.
• Experience reviewing requirements, cost estimates, RFPs, contracts, and project close-out.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Power BI; dashboard/reporting experience.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights for decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control projects through defined stages aligning with governance.
• Implement project management processes including phase-gating, scope, schedule, cost, and risk control.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction delivery to meet safety, quality, budget and schedule targets.
• Prepare business cases, funding requests, and planning inputs for senior management and boards.
• Monitor project performance: cost, schedule, variances, risks, and progress against commitments.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams, field staff, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Support meetings, documentation, turnover activities, and deficiency tracking to ensure complete information.
• Visit sites and suppliers to stay updated on procedures and industry practices.

Skills

Project management

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Dashboard reporting

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting End Date: 03/10/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 2

Education Level: 4 year University degree, preferably in Engineering, finance, business or economics

Base Location: 1 Holt Road South, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3Z8

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,663.56

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.

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

Reporting to the Manager, Projects, this position is responsible to support the successful delivery of assigned projects within multidisciplinary portfolios by assisting with project organization, coordination, execution, and documentation. Working under the direction of the Supervisor or delegate, you will provide technical support to matrix project teams while helping ensure Project Management and Contract Management governance requirements are followed.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the coordination and control of assigned projects or project packages through defined stages of project management, in alignment with established Project Management governance.
• Assist with the implementation of approved project management processes, including phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, reporting, and risk management.
• Support the planning and delivery of engineering, procurement, and construction activities to help ensure project objectives are achieved within safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Assist in preparing business case submissions, project approval materials, funding requests, planning inputs, and related documentation for senior management, the Executive Office, and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor and report on project or work package performance, including cost, schedule, variances, risks, issues, changes, corrective actions, and progress against project commitments.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal teams, field construction forces, operations, contractors, suppliers, regulatory bodies, agencies, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Support project meetings, documentation, turnover activities, and deficiency tracking to ensure project information is complete, accurate, and aligned with process requirements.
• Visit project sites, manufacturers, and suppliers as required, while maintaining awareness of applicable procedures, project management practices, construction methods, and industry advancements to support effective project execution.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year university degree, preferably in Engineering, finance, business or economics
• Minimum of two years of related experience supporting project management, project controls, or project delivery activities.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including scheduling, cost management, risk management, resource planning, and performance tracking.
• Experience reviewing project requirements and plans, preparing cost estimates, supporting request for proposal processes, participating in contract bidding and award activities, and contributing to projects through execution and close-out.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Power BI, including experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing dashboards and project performance reports.
• Ability to analyze project data, identify trends, assess performance against key metrics, and communicate insights to support decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

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 [e-mail].

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, 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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

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.

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.