Jobs in Cornwall, ON

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Grade 12 plus up to two years of related study*, and completion of a trades apprenticeship or operating training.

Base Location: Cornwall, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: March 21, 2026

Salary Range: $41.77 - $64.60 Per Hour

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 Planning and Scheduling Technician.

Reporting to the Planning Officer, this position is responsible for providing technical planning, scheduling, and cost control support by developing work sequences, monitoring progress, identifying and resolving issues, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate documentation to support safe and efficient project execution.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical planning assistance to various groups; recommend logical work sequences and appropriate cost/resource allocation for designated work orders/projects based on collaboration, procedures, and historical programs/schedules.
• Identify and resolve potential problems; recommend improvements to processes, work sequences, and resource allocation.
• Provide scheduling and cost control services by monitoring market conditions, prices, and volumes to develop final logic and to prepare/maintain cost flow, resource-level schedules, daily work programs, critical path network diagrams, long-term work plans, cost estimates, and resource allocations.
• Initiate appropriate applications for work protection; review drawings and obtain material requirements and requisitions as required.
• Monitor schedule and work program progress, including job site visits; troubleshoot non-standard outputs and identify variances in schedule, cost estimates, or resource allocations using meeting discussions and work management system reports.
• Facilitate meetings and record minutes; follow up on outstanding items and provide status reports and projections.
• Prepare diagrams, reports, and networks reflecting planned work, sequencing, timelines, and resource constraints; initiate material orders and expedite as required, advising where materials do not meet specifications (e.g., obsolescence/non-standardization).
• Prepare and maintain records for official documentation purposes; support approved information/work management system improvements by specifying, testing, implementing changes, and developing/modifying report generators to meet reporting needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12, plus up to two years of study in a related field, (*or international equivalents) plus either a trades apprenticeship or operating training.
• Mechanical/Electrical trades apprenticeship completed
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a planning and scheduling role
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery and equipment in production plants and power generation assets, including hydroelectric generating equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and updates.
• Experience scheduling and tracking projects using Microsoft Project; Primavera P6 experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with planning/maintenance management software such as SAP, Asset Suite, Maximo, or similar.

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 and the United States, 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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