Aug 9, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Manager, Nuclear Waste Operations, Work Management & Performance Improvement

Organization:
Ontario Power Generation
Region:
Canada, Ontario, Oshawa
End of contest:
Aug 21, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operations
Description
Req ID:  52596

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration or related field)
Base Location: Oshawa, ON or Tiverton, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 25%
Deadline to Apply: Thursday August 21, 2025
Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $206,000.00 Per Year 
 
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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 Manager, Nuclear Waste Operations, Work Management & Performance Improvement.

Reporting to the Director, Nuclear Waste Operations Support, this role is responsible for overseeing and managing business and strategic partnerships for Nuclear Waste Management Operations, while also providing leadership for human performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement at the Western Waste Management Facility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

  • Act as SPOC for center-led functional organizations (e.g., Supply Chain, People and Culture, Environment, Safety, Nuclear Oversight) and for Bruce Power strategic partnerships, particularly regarding lease and service agreements.
  • Represent Western Waste Management Facility (WWMF) in key external relationships, including with the Municipality of Kincardine, County of Bruce, First Nations, Métis, and participate in Bruce Community Advisory Councils.
  • Provide input and leadership in strategic and long-term initiatives such as Business Continuity, Pandemic Planning, risk management, and system planning.
  • Coach and mentor leadership staff to promote human performance principles and a culture of safety and teamwork.
  • Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., INPO, WANO) and industry peers to accelerate progress in human performance.
  • Develop site-specific human performance indicators and monitor results to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support operations in regulatory correspondence, oversee and track regulatory issues to resolution, and assist with accident and incident investigation and analysis.
  • Develop strategies and programs for performance improvement, organizational learning, and implementation of self-assessment and corrective action management processes.
  • Provide dotted line supervisory oversight and leadership to center-led staff and unique job functions at the Western Waste Management Facility.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy work environment, demonstrate stewardship of assets and resources, and influence the output of others to achieve organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business Administration or related field).
  • Minimum 8-10 years of related working experience in business support, operations management, partnership management or human performance within the nuclear, energy, or related sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including Indigenous and community groups.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement policies, programs, and governance structures.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
  • Leadership experience, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams and influencing cross-functional outputs.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in performance improvement, organizational learning, and business continuity planning.

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Contact

Ontario Power Generation

700 University Ave

Toronto

Ontario Canada

www.opg.com