Project Leader II

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Canada seeks a Project Leader II to manage specialized projects from inception to commissioning. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and at least 8 years of relevant project management experience within heavy industry or power generation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, ensuring effective project delivery while fostering a high-performance team environment. A commitment to integrity and corporate values is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management in heavy industry or power generation.
• Strong knowledge of physics, engineering principles, and economic fundamentals.
• Experience with turbines and/or generators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage specialized, complex projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure alignment with business requirements throughout all project phases.
• Foster accountability and a high-performance team environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management principles

Cross-functional relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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 II. Reporting to the Manager Projects, this position is responsible for leading and managing specialized, complex projects that support business objectives, ensuring employee accountability and ownership through effective project leadership from concept through design, construction, and commissioning.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage and control specialized, complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Lead all project phases: design, construction, installation, integration, and field work.
• Apply approved project management processes, including phase-gating, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction to achieve safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to project staff, fostering accountability and a high-performance team environment.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and administer project safety and quality assurance programs.
• Prepare detailed project management plans, work breakdown structures, estimates, schedules, and reports.
• Resolve project issues, manage changes, and ensure successful project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied sciences, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of physics, engineering principles, mathematics, chemistry, and business/economic fundamentals as they relate to industrial and power generation projects.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and all major project phases (Identification, Initiation, Definition, Execution, Close-out).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project management within heavy industry or power generation.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with environmental protection, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a project setting.
• Prior experience with turbines and/or generators is considered an asset.

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].

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). Priority may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.