We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:  Assistant Project Leader

Resume Due Date:  Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (5:00PM EST)                                             

Number of Vacancies: 3

Level:  MP2

Duration: 24 months, proposed start date January 5, 2026

                                         Proposed end date December 31, 2027

Hours of work:  35 - this job might require the selected worker(s) to work more than 44 hours per week - please only submit candidates who are able to support the project work

Location:   Darlington, 100% onsite                   

Job Overview

Job Function

Assist Supervisor and other staff in administering the organization, coordination and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Provide technical support on matrix project execution teams. Under direction of Supervisor or delegate, prepare and facilitate project documentation. Within scope of accountability, ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.

Job Duties

1. Assist Supervisor and more senior staff with coordinating and controlling defined stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in various project phases, as circumstances require.
2. Assist with implementing approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
3. Support Supervisor and senior staff in managing the engineering, procurement and construction of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget and schedule.
4. Support Supervisor and senior staff in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management, the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds. Assist in the preparation and coordination of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning
5. Maintain close liaison with field construction forces and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing and other related issues under the guidance and with assistance of senior staff. Assist in providing immediate and higher management with regular project or work package reports. Monitor, evaluate and report on cost and schedule, and manage changes. Review cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for disposition of variances, and take corrective actions when required.
6. Resolve and assist with the resolution of issues and problems, as necessary to ensure that project deliverables are achieved as per plan, and that any changes to scope, schedule and cost are managed and approved in line with process and procedure.
7. Maintain communications with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and agencies, and cooperate with the exchange of relevant information as required to meet the project objectives. As assigned, arrange and chair meetings involving appropriate stakeholders with a given project. Guide and direct discussions involving internal staff, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and the like, in an effort to efficiently and effectively meet project objectives. Coordinate the preparation of project turnover documentation and ensure completeness. Document and address outstanding project deficiencies.
8. Visit various site locations, manufacturers and suppliers, as required. Be prepared to observe plant sites and installations in Canada and outside the country to observe manufacturing progress, techniques, equipment, etc. Provide input as required, and utilize knowledge gained for Ontario Power Generation application.
9. Support maintaining the awareness of, and keep assigned project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures. Support the review and maintain awareness of all Corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration. Maintain process compliance during project execution and advise supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved.

SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES:

This role involves supporting as the Outage Control Centre (OCC) Project Representative which involves the following:

• 12-hour shift work for 2-year period
• Position is in an office environment, but candidates will be qualified for plant entry.
• Long periods of walking
• Site-Security clearance at Darlington
• Must possess safety footwear that meets the requirements of CSA Z195 Protective Footwear and shall have both   green triangle that indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toe to withstand impacts up to 125 joules and   white rectangle with Greek letter omega that indicates soles that provide resistance to electric shock.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Requires a knowledge of physics, engineering principles, mathematics and chemistry as related to industrial and power generation equipment. Requires a knowledge of economics and business principles to provide project cost estimates and forecasts.