Operations assistant Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level: 4-year university degree in a related field
Base Location: Bowmanville, ON
Deadline to Apply: April 23, 2026
Salary Range: $111,000.00 - $161,000.00 Per Year

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 as we work 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.

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Scheduling and Operations Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Outage, this position is responsible for to ensure the preparation, continuous updates, and alignment of the site work schedule with operational priorities and timelines, effectively managing the flow of tasks and resource allocation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Oversee the preparation and continuous updates of the site work schedule, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and timelines.
• Ensure that all field activities for operations, outages, and projects are effectively scheduled and resources are available as needed.
• Monitor and adjust resource allocation across tasks to ensure the efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all site schedule-related communications, ensuring that all teams are informed and aligned.
• Provide accurate data for monitoring plant and process performance, with a focus on cost control and schedule management.
• Complete any additional duties as required to support site operations and the achievement of business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 4-year university degree in a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and activities, ensuring timely execution and resource optimization.
• Proficiency in preparing and maintaining detailed work schedules for operations, outages, and project work.
• Strong understanding of resource allocation and balancing based on work demands and scheduled tasks.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining interfaces between various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of schedules and operations.
• Knowledge of monitoring plant and process performance, including the ability to analyze costs and schedule adherence.
• Flexibility to handle additional duties and adjust to evolving needs within the operational environment.

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.

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.

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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.