Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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Status:Permanent Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field; or a College Diploma in Technology or a related field.

Base Location: Oshawa ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: July 22 2026

Salary Range: $134000.00 - $214500.00 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 Strategic Initiatives.

Reporting to the Director RG Programs & Strategy this position is responsible for fleet programs and initiatives supporting the Operations & Maintenance organization within OPGs Renewable Generation division.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the continuous improvement and execution of RGs Work Management Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Maintenance programs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs in the above 3 programs as well as work protection corrective actions amongst others.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Eastern Operations Western Operations Niagara Operations Environment Health & Safety Regulatory Affairs and Engineering) and external partners (e.g. industry associations vendors) to advance RG performance and excellence initiatives.
• Project manage or support high-impact initiatives across departments including negotiations with external stakeholders or advisors.
• Develop monthly briefing materials and analysis for senior management providing recommendations on opportunities and risks.
• Strengthen strategic alignment and cooperation across Corporate Strategy Finance Business Development teams and Regulatory Affairs to ensure cohesive planning and execution across the RG portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field; or College Diploma in Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 68 years of progressive experience in operations maintenance or business development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydroelectric or similar industry
• Advanced proficiency in tools such as Excel PowerPoint and business intelligence platforms (e.g. Power BI).
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and translate into actionable strategy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and political acumen when working with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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.