Project & Control Engineer/Officer Organization Ontario Power Generation

Region Canada, Ontario, Thunder Bay

End Of Contest September 27, 2026

Type Full time

Category Project controller

Job Overview Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven skilled to join our team in the role of Project & Control Engineer/ Officer.

Reporting to the Manager Project Controls, this position is responsible to lead and shape critical project controls activities across major hydroelectric projects, driving scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting using industry-leading tools and advanced analytics platforms. Working cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and finance teams, you will play a key role in delivering impactful, data-driven insights that support successful project execution and continuous improvement across OPG's clean energy portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the development and ongoing management of project schedules and budgets, leveraging tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel to drive accurate reporting

Support Front-End Planning activities, including scope definition, risk assessments, estimating, and facilitation of project planning workshops

Monitor and analyze project performance, delivering regular cost and schedule updates, variance analysis, and forward-looking forecasts

Drive effective change management practices by maintaining baselines, assessing impacts, and ensuring plans reflect approved changes

Deliver high-quality insights and reporting by building dashboards, data visualizations, and reports using Excel and business intelligence tools

Partner cross-functionally with engineering, construction, finance,



and external contractors to gather inputs, track progress, and align on forecasts

Contribute to overall project success by supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

4-year bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

PMP designation is preferred

6-8 years of experience supporting project management or project controls functions within large, complex projects, preferably in Nuclear, Hydroelectric, or Thermal generation environments.

Advanced skills with Primavera P6 for project planning and scheduling

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated experience producing accurate project data, advanced reports, dashboards, and data visualizations, and leveraging business intelligence tools to support analysis and decision-making

Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and risk management.

Experience with engineering and construction management practices and methodologies.

Proficiency with project controls, financial, and work management systems, including computerized databases and reporting tools.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.

Experience supporting hydroelectric or large-scale infrastructure projects, with an understanding of refurbishment, modernization, and lifecycle management of generating asset

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

Contact Ontario Power Generation

700 University Ave

Toronto

Ontario Canada

www.opg.com

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