HR Business Partner

Status: Permanent Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site      

Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: January 23, 2026

Salary Range: $111,000 - $161,000

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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 dynamic, strategic and results driven HR professional to join our team in the role of Human Resources Business Partner. 

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Human Resources, the HR Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic advice and operational support to the business in a wide range of HR subjects including workforce planning and organizational design, succession planning, ED&I, interpretation and administration of collective agreements, policies and procedures, employee, and labour relations, change management, compensation, attraction and retention strategies and talent management.

Through building effective business relationships with clients, employees, union representatives and our HR Centres of Expertise (CoE), the HR Business Partner delivers value added service, developing business specific solutions to HR related topics.   

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Translate business needs integrated HR solutions, providing strategic advice to leadership across various levels in the organization;   
• Utilize HR data to identify and report on trends and emerging issues.  Gather statistics, complete studies, analyze and prepare reports on a variety of HR issues or procedures.   Deliver presentations on results, as necessary; 
• Coach, consult and collaborate with line management to ensure balance in meeting their business and resource objectives while aligning HR's functional strategy; 
• Provide expert consultation, advice, guidance, and services in areas of; change management, organizational design, job evaluation, compensation, and talent solutions, including related policies and procedures; 
• Help reengineer and integrate changes into OPG's culture. Lead the planning and support line management with the implementation of culture and change initiatives at the client group level; 
• Contribute effectively to problem resolution in dealings with line management and unions, including participation in joint and tripartite meetings as well as mediations and arbitrations.
• Partner and collaborate with internal HR CoEs to advance employee capabilities, to support the delivery of key performance measures aligned with OPG's strategic direction and initiatives;   
• Partner with Labour Relations and Ethics & Equity CoE to advise people leaders on collective agreements and employee relations matters; 
• Partner with Talent Management CoE to provide line management with advice and services related to the broad range of talent management activities including workforce planning, performance measurement, succession planning and leadership development; 

QUALIFICATIONS

Post Secondary Education in Human Resources. CHRL designation an asset Candidates with a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification will be given priority.Minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience;   Minimum of 5 years of strategic human resources experience as a HR business partner or HR Generalist.  Sound knowledge of human resources principals, and processes, must be able to provide strategic advice and operational support on a wide range of HR matters;Minimum of 5 years of labour/employee relations experience in a unionized environment, must be able to advise on interpretation and administration of collective agreements and participate and manage through grievances;    As an experienced HR Business Partner supporting large-scale industrial projects, you will bring:
Strategic Foresight - Anticipate future workforce needs and align HR strategies with business objectivesWorkforce Planning Expertise - Design and execute talent pipelines for critical roles.Change Leadership - Drive organizational change and foster adaptability across project phasesStakeholder Engagement - Build strong relationships with leaders, contractors, and community partners.Data-Driven Decision Making - Use analytics to inform workforce strategies and optimize outcomes.Digital Fluency - Leverage HR technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration.Influencing & Interpersonal Skills - Communicate effectively, consult with senior leaders, and influence decisions in complex environments.Industry experience in; utilities, energy, mining, manufacturing, construction, or public sector is preferred. Experience in implementing programs and processes across business units; Experience with workforce planning, staff planning, succession planning and employee development;  Ability to leverage network of HR Centres of Expertise (CoEs) to deliver results to client groups; Strong interpersonal skills, must be a trusted advisor with experience in building, shaping, and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders (business unit leaders, line managers, colleagues, union representatives, etc.);     Proven track record on delivering results, and the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while effectively managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities; Ability to effectively lead, influence and motivate others;  Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges; Experience implementing change management strategies  Broad conceptual, diagnostic, and analytical skills; ability to reach well grounded, independent conclusions and influence outcomes;  Ability to quickly understand business processes and navigate organization and support systems to deliver results to client groups; Ability to communicate effectively, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong facilitation, negotiation, influencing and presentation skill; Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and MS Office 365.Experience and solid understanding working with HRIS systems.  Experience with SAP and Success Factors is an asset; Valid Ontario Drivers License in good standing, is necessary for this position; and Willingness to travel within the GTA, as required. Candidates with experience supporting large-scale industrial projects will be prioritized.

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

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-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  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: 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.

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.

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