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Project Leader
@ Ontario Power Generation
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
Ontario Power Generation is hiring a Project Leader to lead and coordinate projects from initiation to closeout, reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects. The role requires over 6 years of project management experience, a 4-year university degree in engineering, science or business, and familiarity with hydroelectric or similar generating stations. The posting states a days shift, about 10% travel, and a weekly salary of $1,664.34 to $2,622.59.
Pay:
$1,664–$2,623 a week
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate projects from initiation to closeout
- Manage scope, schedule, cost and change control
- Coordinate designers, suppliers and construction teams
- Manage contracts and resolve project issues
- Prepare business case submissions and reports
Requirements summary:
- 4-year university degree in engineering, science or business
- Over 6 years of project management experience
- Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting
- Familiarity with hydroelectric or similar generating stations
- Experience managing multi-contract projects
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Science, Business, Finance, Economics |
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Powering Ontario's future.
Full company description
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,554
- Reported office locations
- 700 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X6, CA
- 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5S4, CA
- 777 Brock Rd, Pickering, Ontario L1W 1Z8, CA
- 889 Brock Rd, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3X3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Ontario Power Generation
- Specialties
- hydro-electric power
- renewable energy sources
- nuclear power
- worker safety
- thermal power
- and water safety
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At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | hydro-electric powerrenewable energy sourcesnuclear powerworker safetythermal powerand water safety |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 34 |
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Posting End Date: 27/11/2026
Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 3
Education Level: 4 year University degree, preferably in Engineering, finance, business or economics
Base Location: 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R5
Shift: Days
Travel Required: 10%
Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,622.59 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 Project Leader.
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 leading and administering the coordination and execution of assigned projects within different portfolios.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and coordinate all stages of project management in accordance with governance standards, from initiation to closeout.
- Utilize approved processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, reporting, and risk management.
- Perform project management activities ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets are met.
- Contribute to project background information, scope reviews, and Business Case Submissions for approval and fund release.
- Arrange and lead meetings with designers, suppliers, and construction teams, and maintain liaison with field operations.
- Resolve issues to ensure project deliverables are achieved and manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost.
- Ensure effective contract management throughout the contracting process.
- Maintain communication with stakeholders and participate in programs related to surplus equipment disposal and technological advancements.
Role Specific
- Engineering Change Control expertise: Bring your deep understanding of Engineering Change Control processes in a Nuclear environment to keep complex plant changes on track.
- Fast-paced project delivery: Deliver multiple projects across a variety of engineering disciplines.
Qualifications
- 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science or Business; P. Eng. an asset; PMP an asset.
- Over 6 years of project management experience, including developing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, participating in contract bidding, managing projects and contracts, and handling project closeout.
- Familiarity with equipment and processes in hydroelectric generating stations or similar industries.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide guidance.
- Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting in project management.
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple contracts and stakeholders with schedule constraints.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
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 [email protected].
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 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.
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.
Important Information
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.
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.
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