Job Description

Status: Regular, Full-time (Hybrid)
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
Location: Oshawa, ON or Downtown Toronto, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes \xe2\x80\x93 20%
Deadline to Apply: February 17, 2024

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 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) is looking for a professional with a combination of Legal, Commercial and Supply Chain experience to join our team in the role of Senior Manager, Commercial Management & New Nuclear in our Oshawa or Downtown location.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Management & New Nuclear the Senior Manager, Commercial Management & New Nuclear will utilize their experience to assist with the commercial aspects of material contracts for OPG mega projects, along with developing an intellectual property strategy. This role is accountable for developing and obtaining approval for contract strategies, supporting business development and procurement process, as well as managing the administration of executed contracts, including change management, contract compliance, dispute resolution and contract audit processes.

\xe2\x80\x9cOPG is working to meet the projected future electricity demands of the province, be a leader in the energy transition, and fight climate change for generations to come. The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 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. Join us 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.\xe2\x80\x9d

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG\xe2\x80\x99s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Commercial Management activities

• Develop strategies and ultimately contracts to support business development activities
• Manage supplier/vendor relationship for major contracts
• Understand client expectations and vendor performance to ensure suppliers meet/exceed customer expectations and contract fulfillment; collaborate with vendors to achieve success.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies within the department. Work to execute the strategy and integrate with department and client groups to ensure process and compliance expectations are met.
• Ensure business processes between OPG and the service providers are effective and efficient.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services through the creation, monitoring and enforcement of contracts and contractual performance objectives. Manage and report on performance of services received from vendors.
• Monitor and ensure the delivery of value-add services provided by the vendor.
• Oversee the vendor relationships in the context of compliance requirements.
• Manage risk with the vendor, conduct on-going due diligence to comply with governance and contract objectives.
• Ensure departmental alignment with the company\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives with clear accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Promote use of leading practices in development of contract strategies and contract administration

Intellectual Property Strategy

• Support business development activities at the corporate level, leveraging existing project knowledge to drive new nuclear commercial growth.
• Develop a commercially savvy IP contracting strategy across the New Nuclear business segment including data management, processes and approach to valuation
• Ensure consistent implementation of such IP strategy across mega projects
• Understand and leverage IP valuation to develop monetization strategies with 3rd parties

EDUCATION

• Minimum 4-year university degree; Engineering, Law, Science or Business

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Significant experience working with commercial contracts preferably supporting infrastructure construction, EPC or energy organizations;
• Experience developing strategy to support business development activities
• Experience working in a Law firm or as in-house counsel is an asset.
• Experience in contract negotiation, vendor management and dispute management;
• People management experience;
• Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to examine, build and negotiate contracting strategies;
• Strong problem solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges;
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables;
• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage multiple deliverables simultaneously;
• People and team oriented with a strong ability to establish an excellent level of confidence, credibility and cooperation with OPG\xe2\x80\x99s internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written, is essential;
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively;
• A drive to achieve best value for money, meeting business objectives in a high profile, strategic, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while improving the customer experience and upholding OPG\xe2\x80\x99s behaviours and values.

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

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest clean energy generator, we\xe2\x80\x99re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don\xe2\x80\x99t change:
Safety \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s our business
Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 always lead with integrity
Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here\'s why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG\xe2\x80\x99s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T.,February 17, 2024 . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

To be drafted following the approval process

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