Manager, New Nuclear Strategy & Business Development

Status: Permanent Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Degree in Finance Business Economics Law Engineering or equivalent

Base Location: Oshawa ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: January 16 2026

Salary Range: $115000 - $171000 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

As Ontario Power Generations business grows as part of the energy transition we are looking to hire strategic and results-driven professionals to join our New Nuclear Growth team in the role ofManager New Nuclear Strategy and Business Development.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development the Manager is responsible for supporting the strategy and growth of OPGs new nuclear generation opportunities. The role is required to build and maintain excellent relationships with external project stakeholders and work closely with various OPG internal business units including engineering finance commercial law and executives to advance projects.

As the Manager you will also be responsible to:

• Support the strategy and business development of OPGs new nuclear generation opportunities
• Manage complex deliverables and timelines in order to progress opportunities for OPG and advance work
• Understand provincial and federal energy policy and their impacts on energy markets
• Attend and represent OPG at offsite meetings to support domestic new nuclear opportunities
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships in the energy sector including with government technology and service providers and other stakeholders

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage strategic and business development initiatives providing business and commercial advice guidance and support on strategic issues affecting OPG
• Develop and present executive communications to internal and external audiences ensuring clarity and strategic alignment
• Lead or partner with internal project or deal teams and work with external advisors on potential business opportunities;
• Monitor and assess key corporate strategic developments related to nuclear (internal and external) and facilitate the integration of business intelligence information perspectives and analyses
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of provincial and federal energy policies markets and nuclear energy policies to inform business strategies
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships within OPG to gather input and advance business development and strategy projects
• Project manage and/or support a range of strategic development and planning initiatives;
• Provide professional leadership; ensure that staff seek out best practices develop their skills to benefit OPG to meet current needs and for succession planning in the organization
• Ensure staff are fully engaged and aligned to business goals and objectives. Promote collaboration and teamwork instilling expectations of excellence and personal best performance. Provide a safe healthy and positive working environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree with a focus in Finance Business Economics Engineering or Business Administration or a relevant study is required;
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MFin) is considered an asset
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in strategy or business development preferably with experience in the energy sector or comparable industry (nuclear experience is helpful but not required);
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges. A strong drive and a high level of energy commitment and enthusiasm to take on complex and challenging situations in a dynamic organization;
• People orientated with strong interpersonal skills adept at building and maintaining positive productive and collaborative working relationships and partnerships externally and internally with a wide variety of stakeholders including the ability to present material to senior and executive management;
• Strong strategic and facilitative leadership skills; demonstrating the ability to effectively lead influence and motivate teammates
• Strong sense of urgency and decision-making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;
• Experience and exposure from working in/for energy or infrastructure investments power generation or utilities is preferred.

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 and the United States 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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors hydrogen and battery storage while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Please submit your application online at OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

#LI-Onsite

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.