Contracts Coordinator

Ontario Power Generation; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a dynamic Contracts Coordinator to ensure all contractual conditions related to safety, environment, quality, scope, regulatory requirements, cost and schedule are met. The role serves as the single point of contact for the contractor and coordinates field activities to ensure compliance.

The successful candidate will have Grade XII plus three years of concentrated study and 6+ years in electrical, mechanical, structural, and communications systems, with

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• 6+ years of experience in installation/integration of electrical, mechanical, structural and communications systems.
• Experience evaluating tenders, developing and managing project schedules, coordinating consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance from conception through completion for the department.
• Assess delivery options and advise internal staff vs external contractors.
• Review designs, drawings, specs, tender documents for technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, trades, inspectors and authorities.
• Analyze tenders and recommend contractor selection based on compliance and value.
• Administer service contracts and oversee contractor performance for quality and safety.
• Inspect installations, witness commissioning, coordinate corrective actions, support maintenance programs.
• Supervise staff and manage the 13-week Integrated Planning Group schedule.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Tender evaluation

Project scheduling

Site inspections

Nuclear safety procedures

Contract administration

Education

Grade XII + 3 years study

Job description

Education Level: Grade XII plus 3 years' further concentrated study

Shift: Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range:$1,966.82 - $2,925.07 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.

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

Job Overview

The Contract coordinator ensures all contractual conditions regarding safety, environment, quality, scope, applicable legislative/regulatory requirements, cost, and schedule are met in a timely manner. The Contract coordinator is responsible for monitoring productivity, controlling changes and ensuring all deficiencies are corrected or directed to the appropriate authority, for the Contracted Service. During the execution of the contract, the Contract coordinator is the SPOC for the contractor on all issues related to the Contracted Service in the field. The Coordinator should ensure that the contractor meets all contractual and regulatory requirements on a daily basis and ensure field engineering changes are facilitated in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead assigned maintenance, from conception through completion on behalf of the Department.
• Assess delivery options and recommend whether work should be performed by internal staff or tendered to external contractors.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications, tender documents, and engineering details to ensure technical accuracy, compatibility with existing systems, and required approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, trade unions, inspectors, and permitting authorities to align scope, schedules, budgets, and project requirements.
• Analyze tenders and recommend contractor selection based on technical compliance, capability, value, and budget considerations.
• Administer service contracts and oversee contractors and consultants to ensure work complies with quality standards, schedules, policies, codes, health and safety requirements, and contract specifications.
• Inspect installations, witness commissioning, document findings, coordinate corrective actions, and support the development of maintenance programs and schedules.
• Supervise assigned staff and contract personnel; coordinate work-control activities, and manage the 13-week Integrated Planning Group schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and prepare clear, accurate technical reports. This knowledge is normally acquired through successful completion of Grade 12 plus 3 years’ further concentrated study, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Requires 6+ years of progressively responsible experience with the installation and integration of electrical, mechanical, structural, and communications systems, including reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation for technical compliance.
• Requires experience evaluating tenders, developing and managing project schedules, and coordinating the work of consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives within established timelines.
• Requires experience conducting site inspections, reviewing contractor installations, witnessing commissioning activities, assessing in-service system performance, and applying nuclear-facility safety procedures, including radiation protection and personal protective equipment requirements.Requires comprehensive technical knowledge of computer applications, mathematics, contracts and specifications, building codes, inspection practices, electrical equipment, and automatic controls related to building mechanical services, including heating, ventilation, drainage, water supply, and sewage disposal.
• Maintenance supervisor nuclear experience.
• This position requires night shift work.

The successful candidate willexhibituncompromising 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 fromlow-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.

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.