Senior Project Controls Specialist

Status:Contract (Up to 12 months or up to 24 Months)

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: 4 year degree in project management business economics or engineering (or equivalent)

Base Location: Renfrew ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 50%

Deadline to Apply: July 3 2026

Salary Range: $2751.92 - $3227.88 Per Week

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 Project Controls Specialist.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Controls the Senior Project Controls Specialist will support departmental performance by leading project planning scheduling cost control and forecasting activities while providing expert advice and promoting best practices. The role also includes overseeing complex projects and managing team performance to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and support the overall performance of the Project Controls function as part of the management team
• Drive the development and optimization of systems for cost forecasting resource planning and project performance tracking
• Establish and enhance standards processes and best practices for planning scheduling and cost control
• Oversee integrated project controls across cost schedule and resources to support effective project delivery
• Provide strategic advice and decision support to leadership on project performance risks and opportunities
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in project controls practices across the portfolio
• Guide and support project teams on complex planning scheduling and cost control challenges
• Lead mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of performance accountability and growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year degree in project management business engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong expertise in project controls including planning scheduling cost management and forecasting
• Demonstrated experience across full project lifecycles including design and construction environments
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 reporting tools and data analysis
• Experience across project lifecycles including design construction rehabilitation and modification
• Proven ability to apply trend analysis forecasting and risk management techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse 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.

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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.