Sr Mgr, Commercial Management
About the role
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions : On-site
Education Level: Degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: March 26, 2026
Salary Range: $134,000 - $214,500 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 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 Senior Manager Commercial Management in our Oshawa location.
Reporting to the Director, Commercial Management the Senior Manager, Commercial Management will utilize their experience to progress OPG’s major nuclear growth opportunities with an initial focus on the large new nuclear opportunity at Wesleyville, as well as supporting other business development opportunities, ,
This newly created role is at the cross-roads of Commercial Management, Legal and Business Developments functions, and represent 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.
This is an opportunity for potential involvement in shaping a once in a lifetime major project.
Key Accountabilities .
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of high-value, complex commercial agreements with an initial focus on large new nuclear opportunities
- Develop and support the strategy to progress multiple commercial agreements; while identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks
- Engage and incorporate insights from internal and external stakeholders to support the business case for progressing commercial opportunities. Specific focus on engagement with and working alongside legal in the development and progression of commercial agreements.
- Support business development activities at the corporate level, leveraging existing project knowledge to drive new nuclear commercial growth.
- Plan, grow, mentor and manage a small team of cross functional commercial team members to support the commercial program.
- Build and manage critical relationships to support the progression of commercial agreements
Qualifications
- Minimum 4-year university degree; Law, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Science, or a relevant study is required;
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master Finance (MFIin) / Master Commerce (MCom) is preferred but not required
- Significant progressive experience working with commercial contracts, preferably supporting infrastructure construction, EPC or energy organizations;
- Experience developing commercial strategies and progressing commercial contracts from initiation to implementation, execution, compliance and amendments.
- Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to understand complex commercial positions, assess opportunities, quantify & consider impacts of risk and develop strategies to progress commercial agreements;
- Experience developing strategy to support business development activities;
- People and team oriented with a strong ability to establish an excellent level of confidence, credibility and cooperation with OPG’s internal and external stakeholders, working cross functionally in a collaborative manner within a matrixed environment;
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively, communicate well, both verbally and written, is essential.
- Ability to simplify complex problems and assess viable commercial alternatives
- Experience working within large engineering / infrastructure / utility scale projects, preferably in the energy sector, is advantageous.
- Experience with intellectual property and / or law is an asset
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.
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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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.
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Sr Mgr, Commercial Management
About the role
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions : On-site
Education Level: Degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: March 26, 2026
Salary Range: $134,000 - $214,500 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 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 Senior Manager Commercial Management in our Oshawa location.
Reporting to the Director, Commercial Management the Senior Manager, Commercial Management will utilize their experience to progress OPG’s major nuclear growth opportunities with an initial focus on the large new nuclear opportunity at Wesleyville, as well as supporting other business development opportunities, ,
This newly created role is at the cross-roads of Commercial Management, Legal and Business Developments functions, and represent 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.
This is an opportunity for potential involvement in shaping a once in a lifetime major project.
Key Accountabilities .
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of high-value, complex commercial agreements with an initial focus on large new nuclear opportunities
- Develop and support the strategy to progress multiple commercial agreements; while identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks
- Engage and incorporate insights from internal and external stakeholders to support the business case for progressing commercial opportunities. Specific focus on engagement with and working alongside legal in the development and progression of commercial agreements.
- Support business development activities at the corporate level, leveraging existing project knowledge to drive new nuclear commercial growth.
- Plan, grow, mentor and manage a small team of cross functional commercial team members to support the commercial program.
- Build and manage critical relationships to support the progression of commercial agreements
Qualifications
- Minimum 4-year university degree; Law, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Science, or a relevant study is required;
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master Finance (MFIin) / Master Commerce (MCom) is preferred but not required
- Significant progressive experience working with commercial contracts, preferably supporting infrastructure construction, EPC or energy organizations;
- Experience developing commercial strategies and progressing commercial contracts from initiation to implementation, execution, compliance and amendments.
- Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to understand complex commercial positions, assess opportunities, quantify & consider impacts of risk and develop strategies to progress commercial agreements;
- Experience developing strategy to support business development activities;
- People and team oriented with a strong ability to establish an excellent level of confidence, credibility and cooperation with OPG’s internal and external stakeholders, working cross functionally in a collaborative manner within a matrixed environment;
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively, communicate well, both verbally and written, is essential.
- Ability to simplify complex problems and assess viable commercial alternatives
- Experience working within large engineering / infrastructure / utility scale projects, preferably in the energy sector, is advantageous.
- Experience with intellectual property and / or law is an asset
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.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Mgr, Commercial Management jobs in Oshawa, Ontario
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.