• Job Description

  Req#: 44028

  #LI-Hybrid

  Status: Full Time, Permanent

  Education Level: University Degree with a focus in Finance, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Business Administration, or a relevant study is required.

  Location(s): Downtown Toronto | 700 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

  Travel: Yes - As required

  Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2023.

  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

  JOB OVERVIEW

  As our business grows as part of the energy transition, we are looking to hire strategic and results-driven business development professionals to join our Enterprise Strategy and Growth team in the role of Senior Manager, Enterprise Strategy .

  Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Strategy and Growth, the Senior Manager is responsible for driving OPG’s strategic planning focussed on sustainable revenue growth by maintaining market intelligence, assessing key strategic developments across OPG’s family of companies and facilitating the integration of business intelligence, information, perspectives and analyses.

  As the Senior Manager, you will also be responsible to:

  • Provide assistance on matters related to OPG’s corporate strategy and strategic planning issues;
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction while developing and evaluating major corporate capital investments and growth initiatives;

  • Manage or support a range of strategic development, growth, planning and commercial initiatives;
  • Perform specific assessments and investigations on a range of strategic matters; and
  • Develop and maintain relationships in the energy sector, investment community and with leading innovation hubs to anticipate trends and seek out transformative technology advancements.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Provide strategic business and commercial advice, guidance and support to the Director, Enterprise Strategy & Growth related to OPG and its subsidiary companies.
  • Monitor and assess key corporate strategic developments related to nuclear, hydro and/or other growth development (internal and external), and facilitate the integration of business intelligence, information, perspectives and analyses.
  • Support development of corresponding business unit and corporate strategies and contribute to drafting reporting and updates on the economics of business opportunities, enterprise priorities, and key performance indicators.
  • Assess and advise on specific electricity policy and/or strategic issues affecting OPG and address specific strategic queries by senior management.
  • Interface with internal stakeholders to access information, resources and specialized expertise, and provide input to the development of supporting functional strategies and operating and business plans.
  • Perform strategic studies and analysis in support of corporate strategic planning, including initiatives that support OPG’s Strategic Objective.
  • Assist in the review and integration of functional business strategies to ensure alignment with corporate strategies and priorities.
  • Monitor external best practices in corporate strategic planning and analysis.
  • Support OPG’s Strategic Initiatives and Support OPG's internal strategic planning process.
  • Support OPG's internal capital allocation process and its integration with corporate strategic, business and investment planning.
  • Project manage and/or support a range of strategic development and planning initiatives.
  • Analyze and assess business policies and government, business trends and new business opportunities, and supporting strategies and plans for seeding and advancing growth options/opportunities, while leveraging support resources from across the corporation as required.
  • Support the negotiation of commercial arrangements with external parties in the fulfillment of the above initiatives.
  • Lead or partner with internal project or deal teams and work external advisors on potential business opportunities.
  • Collaborate across business units and with Corporate Strategy to support the development of OPG’s enterprise growth plans, including assessing new technology options and business development opportunities/investments, and other joint initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain a network of relationships with stakeholders in industry, supporting services, government and academia in support of ongoing research and various strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare regular briefing reports and special assessments; undertake both primary and secondary market, business issue or policy research.
  • As necessary, develop and manage a business intelligence database and address specific management queries.
  • Liaise with industry experts both inside and outside Canada to obtain a broad context for understanding various trends and developments of significance to OPG.
  • Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen the linkages between the Business Strategy Development, Commercial Management, Finance and other internal organizations by fostering collaboration on applicable initiatives and common issues.
  • Undertake synthesis and analysis of business intelligence to identify potential business opportunities and threats and propose strategies to capitalize on opportunities and/or mitigate threats.
  • Perform high-level opportunity assessment in support of quick-turnaround queries from senior leadership and to support communications with shareholders.
  • Prepare business case summaries and memoranda for senior management.
  • Monitor trends, valuations, and developments in the electricity, energy and financial markets and incorporate changes and updates as appropriate in the models and databases on a timely basis.
  • Provide professional leadership; ensure that staff seek out best practices, develop their skills to benefit OPG to meet current needs and for succession planning in the organization.
  • Ensure staff are fully engaged and aligned to business goals and objectives. Promote collaboration and teamwork, instilling expectations of excellence and personal best performance. Provide a safe, healthy and positive working environment.

  EDUCATION

  • University Degree with a focus in Finance, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Business Administration, or a relevant study is required;
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA/CA) designation, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA ) is considered an asset; and
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MFin) is also considered an asset.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded, tenacious and curious person who is passionate about building business, innovation and new ideas is critical to the success of this position and who has the following:

  • Minimum six years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate business development or investment banking;
  • Qualified candidates with more than six years of relevant progressive experience will also be considered as we continue to grow our business;
  • Strong strategic and facilitative leadership skills with a minimum of 3 years of management experience is required; demonstrating the ability to effectively lead, influence and motivate a team of high performing business development, investment or financial modelling resources;
  • Requires critical thinking, analytical, research and creative problem solving skills. A keen eye for detail;
  • People orientated with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining positive, productive and collaborative working relationships and partnerships externally and internally with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the ability to present material to senior and executive management;
  • Strong sense of urgency and decision-making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges. A strong drive and a high level of energy, commitment and enthusiasm to take on complex and challenging situations in a dynamic organization; and
  • Experience and exposure from working in/for energy or infrastructure investments, power generation or utilities is preferred.

  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’s largest clean energy generator, we’re 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’t change:

  Safety – it’s our business
  Integrity – always lead with integrity
  Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
  Inclusion – 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’s 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., August 31, 2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

  To be drafted following the approval process

  External posting will not go up until we can confirm there were no successful internal candidates

• About the company

  Ontario Power Generation Inc. is a Crown corporation and "government business enterprise" that is responsible for approximately half of the electricity generation in the province of Ontario, Canada.

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