Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management

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At Energy Ottawa Inc., we have the power to transform the future.

As the largest municipally-owned producer of green power in Ontario, our work produces enough clean, renewable energy to power 107,000 homes annually. That focus on environmental responsibility unites us and fuels our work.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the Portage Power team, the Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management is responsible for managing a team of project managers and engineers that support the operation of all generation facilities located in Canada and the United States. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management leads the team in developing and administering comprehensive programs related to project development, capital project execution, and capital budgeting. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management’s role with respect to project development involves the day-to-day business development activities, including but not limited to due diligence, permitting, technical advisory services and project management to support early and ongoing stages of investment planning. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Project Management is also responsible for the developing, implementing, and tracking of life-cycle management programs for all generating assets and ensuring regulatory compliance with elements such as US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission annual inspections and licensing programs, as well as dam safety and environmental requirements within Canada. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management is also responsible to develop the multi-year CAPEX budget and support OPEX budgeting activities where required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Energy Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Energy Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Posting End date (if applicable):

May 30, 2025

Portage Power is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.