Project Controls Specialist
About the role
**Location:**Pickering, ON, CA, L1W 3J2
Req ID: 53357
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4-year University Degree
Base Location: Darlington, On
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: September 29, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 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.
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 Controls Specialist.
Reporting to the Manager, Projects, Governance and Training, this role will be accountable for overseeing the governance, training, continuous improvement, and strategic planning initiatives within the EPMO. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role to build and foster efficiency and effectiveness within Governance, Training and Strategic Planning, and compliance with industry and company standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Implement comprehensive strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
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Provide guidance and support to project managers and department heads in implementing industry best practices, while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and timely completion.
-
Offer expert advice on project management methodologies, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures within OPG’s various Business Units.
-
Facilitate project management and project controls training within OPG’s PM Training programs.
-
Conduct in-depth self-assessments and prepare comprehensive reports to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
-
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex challenges, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
-
Cultivate effective communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
-
Ensure strict adherence to project management standards and regulations, prioritizing safety, environmental sustainability, and performance excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
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4-year university degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, or by having the equivalent level of education.
-
Minimum experience of 6 years of experience is required in project planning, execution, and management, with a strong focus on governance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-
CAPM or PMP would be considered an asset.
-
Proven experience working within cross-functional teams within the engineering or power generation sector.
-
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and adhering to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
-
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams toward achieving common goals.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results within stipulated timelines.
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
This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Courtice, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.
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 https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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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.
About Ontario Power Generation
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.
Project Controls Specialist
About the role
**Location:**Pickering, ON, CA, L1W 3J2
Req ID: 53357
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4-year University Degree
Base Location: Darlington, On
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: September 29, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 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.
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 Controls Specialist.
Reporting to the Manager, Projects, Governance and Training, this role will be accountable for overseeing the governance, training, continuous improvement, and strategic planning initiatives within the EPMO. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role to build and foster efficiency and effectiveness within Governance, Training and Strategic Planning, and compliance with industry and company standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
-
Implement comprehensive strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
-
Provide guidance and support to project managers and department heads in implementing industry best practices, while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and timely completion.
-
Offer expert advice on project management methodologies, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures within OPG’s various Business Units.
-
Facilitate project management and project controls training within OPG’s PM Training programs.
-
Conduct in-depth self-assessments and prepare comprehensive reports to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
-
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex challenges, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
-
Cultivate effective communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
-
Ensure strict adherence to project management standards and regulations, prioritizing safety, environmental sustainability, and performance excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
4-year university degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, or by having the equivalent level of education.
-
Minimum experience of 6 years of experience is required in project planning, execution, and management, with a strong focus on governance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-
CAPM or PMP would be considered an asset.
-
Proven experience working within cross-functional teams within the engineering or power generation sector.
-
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and adhering to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
-
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams toward achieving common goals.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results within stipulated timelines.
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
This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Courtice, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.
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 https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
N/a
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.
About Ontario Power Generation
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.