Director Commercial

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Courtice; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) seeks a strategic Director, Commercial to lead contract management for major nuclear projects. The role involves developing contract strategies, managing vendor relationships, and driving commercial excellence in a complex environment. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside proven leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial contracts in construction, EPC, or energy industries.
• Experience leading teams and managing people effectively.
• A track record of delivering business value through commercial innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and approval of contract strategies for large-scale nuclear projects.
• Oversee the lifecycle of commercial contracts, including negotiation and compliance.
• Manage key vendor relationships to ensure service providers meet contractual obligations.

Skills

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Science, or Business

MBA and/or PMP designation

Job description

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Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Science, or Business
Base Location: Oshawa , ON
Temporary Work Location: Courtice , ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: $146,000.00 - $233,000.00 Per Year

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 strategic, results-driven Director, Commercial to join our team. In this leadership role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping and managing the commercial frameworks that support major nuclear and renewable generation projects. You will lead the development of contract strategies, oversee the procurement lifecycle, and manage ongoing vendor relationships to ensure contract performance, compliance, and value delivery.

This position offers a unique opportunity to drive commercial excellence within a complex, high-stakes environment, while leading a team of professionals who support delivery of OPG’s most strategic initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development and approval of contract strategies for large-scale, complex nuclear projects.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including negotiation, execution, change management, compliance, dispute resolution, and audits.
• Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring service providers consistently meet or exceed expectations and contractual obligations.
• Act as a strategic partner to project teams and business units, promoting effective contract integration and value creation.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments and implement corrective actions as required.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize contract structures, improve service delivery, and reduce risk.
• Ensure alignment with corporate goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements across all aspects of contract management.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of contract management professionals to build capability and ensure execution excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Science, or Business.
• MBA and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Proven experience managing commercial contracts in construction, EPC, or energy industries, including negotiation, vendor oversight, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing people effectively.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A track record of delivering business value through commercial innovation and operational excellence.
• A commitment to upholding OPG’s values, fostering collaboration, and delivering results.

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] .

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Courtice, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is oneof themost diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately50%ofthe province’selectricityneeds, largely from low-carbonsources like nuclearand hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision ofElectrifying 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.

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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.