Operations Support Manager

Status : Regular Full Time

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science OR Technical College Degree with relevant experience

Location : Pickering or Bowmanville, ON

Shifts(s) : Days

Travel : Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply : October 18, 2023

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers.

Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

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.

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.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven leaders to join our Maintenance team in the role of Operations Support Manager located in Pickering or Bowmanville, Ontario .

The Operations Support Manager will assist in monitoring and enabling sustained performance of the Operations Department at the highest level.

This will be accomplished by ensuring that programs in Staffing, Training, Conduct of Operations, Procedures and Plant Status Control are in place and being managed effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Implement program requirements and controls to be applied across the station regarding Conduct of Operations and Plant Status Control.

Ensure adherence to and implementation of changes in Operations governance.

• Develop station-level operating methods, procedures and documentation for conduct of operations, required for the safe and efficient generation of electricity consistent with regulatory requirements and standards established by OPG.
• Assess and report on the performance of the operations function and identify programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness (e.

g. human performance improvement initiatives).

• Participate in and / or coordinate benchmarking visits and implementation of lessons learned.
• Developing long-range capability development programs for Operations Production staff.
• Monitoring and participating in the initial and continuing training of staff to ensure performance standards and expectations are being achieved.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful cross-functional integration.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science OR Technical College Degree with relevant experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-8 years of people management experience with facilitative leadership skills.
• Experience within a heavily regulated / procedural Industrial / Utility organization (Nuclear experience is preferred).
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a proven track record of successfully managing a team.
• Previous supervisory experience with managing skilled trades within an unionized environment will be an asset.
• Prior experience and knowledge of working on Nuclear reactor systems / buildings is highly desirable.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities and possesses well-developed analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction, including providing advice and influencing personnel to others to achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work activities to satisfy changing requirements;
• Experience in driving strategic initiatives and implementing change.

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

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, we're building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change :

Safety - it's our business

Integrity - always lead with integrity

Excellence - never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion - working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

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.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.