Project controller Jobs in Thorold, ON

Status: Regular Full Time
Education Level: 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or other related field.*
Base Location: Niagara, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: June 26 , 2026
Salary Range: $1,764.34 - $2,663.56 Per Week

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 a Project Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Projects, the Project Manager is a vital member of our team at OPG. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of projects related to our $1.4 billion 2025-2031 Business Plan, as well as the 40-year capital program aimed at replacing and upgrading Turbine-Generator equipment. As the Project Leader, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the revitalization of OPG's Hydro Electric generators within one of our operational stations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects or project packages through all phases, from initiation to closeout.
• Apply approved project management processes, including governance, phase-gating, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, reporting, communications, and risk management.
• Ensure project objectives are delivered safely and effectively within established quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Support project planning and approvals by contributing to scope reviews, constructability assessments, business case submissions, and funding requests.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with designers, suppliers, construction teams, operations, and other stakeholders to monitor requirements and progress.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, agencies, field construction, and operations teams.
• Manage project issues, changes, reporting, and contract administration to ensure deliverables are achieved in accordance with approved processes.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, construction methods, project management advancements, and relevant corporate procedures, applying knowledge to support project success.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 4-year university degree, Engineering, Science, Business, Economics or other related field.*
• 6+ years of experience in project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects and contracts in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
• Heavy industrial construction experience, particularly within the power generation industry, is considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of equipment, processes, and operations within hydroelectric generating stations.
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage increasingly complex projects involving multiple contracts, stakeholders, and schedule constraints.
• Strong problem-solving, cost accounting, forecasting, and project management skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a flexible hybrid office 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

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 applicationonline at.OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

.

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.