Project assistant Jobs in Pickering, ON

Posting End Date: 29/10/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

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

Base Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3J2

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 0%

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,663.56

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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 Assistant 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 Assistant Project Leader.

Reporting to the Manager, Projects, this position is responsible for administering the organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios and prepare and facilitate project documentation. The Assistant Project Leader will ensure appropriate project management and contract management governance is followed.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist supervisors and senior staff in coordinating and controlling project management stages in line with governance standards
• Support the implementation of approved Project Management processes, including phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, and risk
• Aid in managing engineering, procurement, and construction to meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets
• Support the preparation of Business Case Submissions and coordination of project information for planning
• Maintain liaison with field construction and operations, assist in reporting, and manage cost and schedule change
• Help resolve issues to ensure project deliverables are met and manage scope, schedule, and cost changes
• Maintain communications with stakeholders and arrange meetings to guide project discussions
• Coordinate project turnover documentation and address project deficiencies
• Visit site locations and observe manufacturing processes to provide input for application
• Support awareness of construction, budgeting, estimating, and scheduling practices, and ensure process compliance
• Stay informed on technological advancements and communicate with counterparts to improve processes and techniques

Qualifications

• 4 year university degree, preferably in engineering or equivalent/relevant discipline
• 2 years of related experience
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including scheduling, cost management, risk management, and resource allocation
• Project management, specifically, experience in reviewing project requirements and plans, preparing cost estimates, participating in request for proposal and contract bidding and award processes and projects in execution and close-out phases
• Power BI, MS Office, experienced with building/analyzing dashboards
• Ability to analyze and report on project performance data
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team 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.

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.