Ontario Power Generation Looking for Project Management/Controls – Entry level Positions (New Grads!) at Courtice, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Status: Regular Full Time

Education Level: 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent

Location(s): Bowmanville, Courtice, Pickering and Toronto, ON

Number of Position(s): up to 20 positions, up to 4 of which are reserved for successful candidates who identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit, as part of OPG’s employment equity programming.

Shifts(s): Days (specific rotations may be hybrid)

Travel: Yes – 10%

Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2023

BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.

Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.

OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a cleantech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world. 

NEW CAMPUS In 2025: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is establishing a new corporate headquarters on a campus setting in the Municipality of Clarington located within the Durham Region. All non-station-based staff (including all individuals in this position) will be relocated to the new office in 2025.

Job Overview

The OPG Professional Trainee Program is an exciting opportunity designed to prepare you for Project Management and Project Controls roles within OPG’s Enterprise Projects Organization.

During this two-year program, you will have the opportunity to explore different work streams and learn alongside experienced project leaders and project controls professionals on a rotational basis, twice a year. You will be provided the support, mentorship and community to learn the business from day one. Upon completion of this two year program, you will move into your permanent role within the business unit you started in.

OPG is committed to increasing representation of Indigenous Peoples in its workplace to better reflect the communities we serve. We work to build long-term, tangible economic benefits and career opportunities for Indigenous communities and people, in alignment with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan. If you are a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit individual looking for an exciting career opportunity, we invite you to apply! Preference will be given to Indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit for up to 4 positions as part of OPG’s comprehensive employment equity program. Candidates wishing to qualify for consideration under this program must self-identify in the application process.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with a multi-disciplined team of project management and project controls professionals to successfully deliver a wide range of projects on time, on budget, safely and with quality.
• Contribute to the overall objective of achieving an integrated environment dedicated to the safe and reliable operation of OPG’s plants.
• Assist with developing and executing projects in compliance with the energy industry’s demanding set of regulations and standards using established project management processes.

Project Controls Domain

• Participate in the development and maintenance of business process integration programs and associated methods and documentation.
• Participate in the development and coordination of methods, processes and policies which govern how the business process integration and strategic and quality planning programs are conducted.
• Participate in critical reviews and audits of management and business processes. Participate in the development and promote business improvement plans, achieving active involvement of the line organization. Initiate reviews and reports and evaluate proposals to improve business processes and their integration. Prepare reports and presentations for appropriate line management, identifying priority areas for business process integration and improvement. Attempt to resolve issues which have been identified relative to business process integration and improvement or commitment to the principles involved, referring to supervisor, if necessary, in unusual cases.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business improvement plans.
• Participate in the review and assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of the integration and improvement plans.
• Keep abreast of latest developments and assessment methods in business process analysis and change management fields and maintain communications with appropriate teams, associations and advisory bodies.
• Participate in discussions, teams and committees involving other divisions, utilities and organizations on matters related to project controls, business process improvement and integration.
• Coordinate data such as cost and schedule information from various groups and vendor partners through e-mail, Microsoft Teams meetings etc.
• Consolidate data using computer applications such as Excel.
• Create roadmaps using computer applications such as Visio.
• Other Duties as Required.

Project Management Domain

• Assist Supervisor with coordinating and controlling defined stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in various project phases, as circumstances require.
• Assist with implementing approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
• Support Supervisor in managing the engineering, procurement and construction of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget and schedule.
• Support Supervisor in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management, the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds. Assist in the preparation and coordination of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning.
• Resolve and assist with the resolution of issues and problems, as necessary to ensure that project deliverables are achieved as per plan, and that any changes to scope, schedule and cost are managed and approved in line with process and procedure.
• Support maintaining the awareness of, and keep assigned project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures. Support the review and maintain awareness of all Corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration. Maintain process compliance during project execution and advise supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advancements in project management, engineering and construction. Review technical publications and other literature. Communicate with project management counterparts internally and externally to discuss views on improved processes, designs, products, methods and techniques.
• Other Duties as Required.

EDUCATION

• Graduated anytime between 2022 up to and including Spring 2024 from a 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent
• 70% cGPA (B-) or higher

Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following skills and qualifications:

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn, take initiative and trouble-shoot
• Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills
• Project management experience or knowledge through education
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

WHY OPG?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s well-being.

At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change.  Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.  

Here’s why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our Promise To You

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., November 17, 2023. All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) for up to 4 positions. This is an employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for consideration must self-identify.

OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please add in your Official/Unofficial University Transcript to the job application.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]