Senior Manager Government Relations

Status:Temporary Contract Up to 18 months

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Bachelors degree in business political science public administration public relations public administration or a related field with relevant experience.

Base Location: Oshawa Ontario

Shift: Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: May 212026

Salary Range: $134000.00 - $174500.00 per year

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 a dynamic strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager Government Relations.

Reporting to the Director of Provincial Government Relations you will strategically manage and provide leadership for the federal stakeholder and government relations function at OPG. You will be responsible for outreach and engagement efforts with our various federal stakeholders. Be part of the team leading government relations that advances sustainable energy and infrastructure development by bringing together key stakeholders to understand and help further support OPGs efforts to strengthen energy security and economic growth.

Help catalyst efficient economy-wide decarbonization and the need for safe reliable affordable clean energy solutions through this energy transition in Ontario and across Canada.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and implement OPGs federal government relations and stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with business growth and energy transition goals.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders including federal officials industry leaders and local Indigenous communities to advance OPGs strategic policy and regulatory interests.
• Build and execute outreach strategies that foster cross-industry collaboration innovation and position OPG as a clean energy leader in Canada and globally.
• Represent OPG at key public forums including conferences panels and government roundtables; develop high-impact speaking materials and presentations.
• Prepare and brief senior executives for meetings with federal and international stakeholders ensuring alignment with corporate messaging and objectives.
• Design stakeholder engagement programs that support business priorities and continuously evaluate effectiveness to drive improvement and alignment with industry trends.
• Support the development and administration of the annual government relations budget ensuring strategic use of resources and measurable ROI.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to a high-performing team; manage day-to-day operations while fostering growth and engagement across government relations efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in political science public administration business or a related field; an advanced degree and bilingualism (French/English) are assets.
• 5 years of progressive experience in government relations public affairs or policy development; including 3 years in direct engagement with parliamentarians or elected officials.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes decision-making structures government procedures and issues management within highly regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and implement integrated government and stakeholder relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives in large complex organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of cultivating productive relationships with government industry partners and other external stakeholders.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple outreach programs events and concurrent projects.
• Effective communicator with experience preparing and delivering briefings and presentations to senior leaders government officials and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated critical thinking curiosity problem-solving and initiative; with a passion for clean energy sustainability and innovationideally with experience in energy utilities or similarly regulated industries.

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 OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces 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.

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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.