Project Leader

Ontario Power Generation; Bath; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ontario is seeking a Project leader to oversee the full project lifecycle in thermal and hydroelectric facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of project management experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or project management, and strong skills in cost accounting and risk management. This role offers an inclusive work environment and the opportunity to influence energy solutions in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of project management experience in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of project management principles and phases.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes.
• Monitor and report on project cost, schedule, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Cost accounting

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management

Job description

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 Manager Projects, this position is responsible for the full project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Project Management and Contract Management governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives at sites such as Lennox, Campbellford, and Gravenhurst. The Project leader leads, coordinates, and administers the organization, execution, and completion of assigned multidiscipline projects within project portfolios, with a focus on thermal and hydroelectric facilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organize, coordinate, and control all stages of project management from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with established governance and procedures
• Utilize approved project management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, reporting, and risk management
• Ensure delivery of project objectives and commitments within targets for safety, quality, budget, and schedule
• Prepare, review, and coordinate project documentation, including background information, scope reviews, business case submissions, charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, and contract specifications
• Oversee the procurement process: prepare bid packages, evaluate tenders, and make purchasing recommendations; coordinate contract management throughout all stages
• Lead and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, construction, and operations teams to ensure alignment and progress
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on project cost, schedule, and risks; manage changes and resolve issues to achieve deliverables
• Supervise and direct cross-functional teams as required; assign and review work, provide guidance, and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field; supplemented by post-secondary courses in project management and business economics, or equivalent education and experience
• Over 6 years of progressive project management experience, including developing requirements, cost estimating, contract bidding and award, project execution, and closeout—preferably in generating stations or similar heavy industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of the five primary project phases (Identification, Initiation, Definition, Execution, Closeout) and project management principles
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, forecasting, commercial contracting methods, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance, and health and safety
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost, and quality in complex, multi-contract, multi-stakeholder projects
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to facilitate objectives and satisfy stakeholder requirements
• Experience and knowledge related to environmental protection and associated concerns
• Familiarity with thermal and hydroelectric facility operations and construction, with willingness to travel to and support projects at Lennox (Bath, ON), Campbellford, and Gravenhurst, ON

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].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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-carbonsources 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 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.