Assistant Project Manager

Ontario Power Generation; Cornwall; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management in a hybrid working environment. This role will involve coordinating project phases, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to project governance. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering or related fields and relevant experience in project management.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in project management, including scope, schedule, cost management.
• Experience in the power generation industry is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric generating stations processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and controlling defined phases of project management.
• Support the implementation of Project Management processes.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and manage project documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Project Management Governance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or related field

Job description

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid, 3 days in office

Education Level: 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or other related field.*

Base Location: Cornwall, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2025

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,573.49 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-drivenprofessional to join our team in the role ofAssistant Project Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Project Leader, this position will assist in administering the organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios and prepare and facilitate project documentation. The Assistant Project Manager will ensure appropriate project management and contract management governance is followed.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist senior staff with coordinating and controlling defined stages of project management, ensuring alignment with Project Management governance throughout various phases of the project.
• Support the implementation of approved Project Management processes, including phase-gating, scope management, schedule and cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting.
• Help manage the engineering, procurement, and construction aspects of assigned projects, ensuring all objectives are met within safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Assist in preparing Business Case Submissions for senior management, the Executive Office, and the Board of Directors, ensuring proper documentation is prepared for project approval and fund release.
• Maintain close liaison with field construction teams and operations, addressing design, schedule, and costing issues, while assisting in regular reporting of project status and managing changes as required.
• Assist in resolving issues and ensuring that any changes to scope, schedule, and cost are managed in accordance with established procedures, aiming to keep the project on track and within plan.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and other relevant parties, coordinating meetings and directing discussions to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Stay informed on technological advancements in project management, engineering, and construction, ensuring compliance with corporate and local procedures and advising when compliance challenges arise.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or other related field.*
• 2 - 4 years of experience in project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects and contracts in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
• Heavy industrial construction experience in the power generation industry is a strong asset.
• Sound knowledge and familiarity with equipment and processes in hydroelectric generating stations.
• Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability provide guidance.
• Experience and knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
  
  

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 [e-mail].

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 applicationonline at jobs.opg.com.OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.