Project Leader II

Status: Permanent Full Time Working Conditions: Hybrid Education Level: 4 years Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied sciences, business administration, economics, or a related field Base Location: Bowmanville, ON Shift: Days Travel: 10% Deadline to Apply: January 02, 2026 Salary Range: $2,658.86 - $3,118.72 Per Week 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 of 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. Eligibility & Commitment 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 AODA@opg.com. Equal Opportunity OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act. Application Process 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr