Senior Project Controls Specialist

Status: Permanent Full Time

Working Conditions : On-site

Education Level: 4 year degree in project management, business, economics, or engineering (or equivalent)

Base Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2026

Salary Range: $2,751.92 - $3,227.88 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 Senior Project Controls Specialist.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Controls, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will support departmental performance by leading project planning, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting activities, while providing expert advice and promoting best practices. The role also includes overseeing complex projects and managing team performance to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support the overall performance of the Project Controls function as part of the management team
• Drive the development and optimization of systems for cost forecasting, resource planning, and project performance tracking
• Establish and enhance standards, processes, and best practices for planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Oversee integrated project controls across cost, schedule, and resources to support effective project delivery
• Provide strategic advice and decision support to leadership on project performance, risks, and opportunities
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in project controls practices across the portfolio
• Guide and support project teams on complex planning, scheduling, and cost control challenges
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and growth

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong expertise in project controls, including planning, scheduling, cost management, and forecasting
• Demonstrated experience across full project lifecycles, including design and construction environments
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, reporting tools, and data analysis
• Experience across project lifecycles, including design, construction, rehabilitation, and modification
• Proven ability to apply trend analysis, forecasting, and risk management techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders

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 View email address on ca.workus.org

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 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.