Sr Manager, Indigenous Partnerships, Business Development

Overview

Location: Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8 • Base Location: Darlington, ON • Status: Regular Full Time • Working Conditions: On-site • Shifts: Days • Travel: 50% • Deadline to Apply: February 12, 2026 • Salary Range: $134,000 - 214,500 Per Year

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Indigenous Relations, or Business or equivalent is required; and Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.

Job Summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager, Indigenous Partnerships, Business Development. Reporting to the Director, the Senior Manager, Indigenous Partnership plays a critical leadership role, responsible for the development and execution of an Indigenous Engagement strategy in support of project objectives, ensures integration with projects, and delivers educational materials; OPG's Indigenous Relations Policy and related governance. The Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations will endeavor to establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, and their chosen representatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute strategy and provide expertise, leadership, coordination, and advice on past grievance negotiations and other matters relating to Indigenous Relations at OPG. Responsibilities are distributed among the Senior Managers on the team.
• Advise project staff on Indigenous engagement requirements, best practices, and opportunities.
• Work with project staff to ensure complex information is communicated clearly, recognizing the worldviews and interests of Indigenous Nations and communities.
• Document engagement activities and prepare reports as required by project stakeholders, OPG governance, project plans, or regulations.
• Travel to Indigenous communities to establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous community leadership as well as Indigenous Provincial and Territorial Organizations (PTOs).
• Apply judgment, discretion and initiative in managing sensitive issues involving Indigenous communities and their citizens, including Aboriginal and treaty rights, and negotiating outcomes that balance OPG and community interests.
• Develop or facilitate the development of educational materials to share with Indigenous Nations and communities regarding ongoing operations and new developments of OPG.
• Negotiate agreements for capacity, traditional knowledge studies, accommodation and potential partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Indigenous Relations, or Business or equivalent is required; MBA, PMP designation is considered an asset.
• Specific academic focus on Indigenous Studies is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience as a strategic project leader, with demonstrated experience in developing and executing Indigenous Engagement strategies.
• Hands-on expertise as a subject matter expert advising stakeholders on Indigenous engagement requirements, best practices, and opportunities.
• Experience in establishing, building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities and leaders, as well as Indigenous PTOs and government officials at local, provincial and federal levels.
• Experience in development or assessment of complex proposals with negotiation, interpretation, and administration of complex agreements and contracts.
• Experience negotiating agreements for capacity, traditional knowledge studies, accommodation and potential partnerships between organizations and Indigenous communities.
• Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.

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

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact

Additional Information

What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is a diverse power producer and one of the largest generators in Ontario. OPG supports electrification, low-carbon technologies, and other initiatives to power a growing economy. Please submit your application online at OPG thanks all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. Applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure fair assessment.

The base salary range considers factors including experience, education, and training, and is not typical near the top of the range. For management roles, base salary does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs. Maintaining a high-performance culture is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team.

OPG is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity-seeking communities. Priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process.