Manager Projects

Status: Permanent Full Time Working Conditions: On-site Education Level: 4-year university degree in engineering Base Location: Pickering, ON Shift: Days Travel: 10% Deadline to Apply: January 25, 2026 Salary Range: $111,000.00 - $179,000.00 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 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 several dynamic, strategic and results‑driven professionals to join our team in the role of Manager, Projects based in Pickering, ON. The Manager, Projects is responsible for supervising professional, technical, and trades staff engaged in project new construction, modification and site maintenance activities in a multi‑unit nuclear generating facility. This role will provide leadership in project management including design, cost, schedule, quality, material control, and contract work. The Manager, Projects is responsible for optimization of project implementation. This individual will participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and training programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low‑cost power in a sustainable manner. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Supervise assigned professional, technical, union, and trades staff by assigning tasks, providing instructions, and reviewing work for quality, accuracy, and productivity. Develop work methods and make recommendations to leadership on staffing matters such as training, transfers, promotions, selection, and discipline, including conducting performance appraisals. Administer collective agreements and jurisdictional precedents when assigning work across trade or industrial bargaining groups. Diagnose and resolve issues related to departmental facilities and project elements, including preparing proposals, cost justifications, and recommended solutions. Define and manage project objectives, scope, schedules, estimates, resource requirements, and integrate contributions from all involved departments and stakeholders. Prepare technical documentation—including specifications, engineering calculations, procedures—and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. Instruct staff through lectures, field training, and procedures; coordinate required tests with internal and external groups and maintain departmental procedures. Support budgeting, procurement, R&D recommendations, cost monitoring, and apply quality principles while contributing to staff and personal technical development and training. EDUCATION 4-year university degree in engineering. QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years’ experience in Nuclear, Project Management, and/or related fields. 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role. PMP an asset. Experience in the operation of nuclear generating plants, including specialized equipment, processes, tooling, techniques, and methods used, and the application of the specialty to nuclear generating stations and associated facilities an asset. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong planning, managerial, and leadership 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 AODA@opg.com 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. 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. 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. 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