Construction project coordinator Jobs in Pickering, ON

Posting End Date: 27/11/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 3

Education Level: 4 year University degree, preferably in Engineering, finance, business or economics

Base Location: 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R5

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,622.59 per week

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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Leader.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Leader.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects, this position is responsible for leading and administering the coordination and execution of assigned projects within different portfolios.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate all stages of project management in accordance with governance standards, from initiation to closeout.
• Utilize approved processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications, reporting, and risk management.
• Perform project management activities ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets are met.
• Contribute to project background information, scope reviews, and Business Case Submissions for approval and fund release.
• Arrange and lead meetings with designers, suppliers, and construction teams, and maintain liaison with field operations.
• Resolve issues to ensure project deliverables are achieved and manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost.
• Ensure effective contract management throughout the contracting process.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and participate in programs related to surplus equipment disposal and technological advancements.

Role Specific

• Engineering Change Control expertise: Bring your deep understanding of Engineering Change Control processes in a Nuclear environment to keep complex plant changes on track.
• Fast-paced project delivery: Deliver multiple projects across a variety of engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science or Business; P. Eng. an asset; PMP an asset.
• Over 6 years of project management experience, including developing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, participating in contract bidding, managing projects and contracts, and handling project closeout.
• Familiarity with equipment and processes in hydroelectric generating stations or similar industries.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide guidance.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting in project management.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple contracts and stakeholders with schedule constraints.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

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 AODA@opg.com.

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 province’s 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.

Important Information

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.

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.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.