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Location: Oshawa, ON, CA, L1H 8W8 Req ID: 50787   Status: Regular Full Time Working Conditions: On-site Education Level: Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (must retain status) Base Location: Oshawa, ON Temporary Work Location: Toronto, ON Shifts(s): Days Travel: 10% Deadline to Apply: March 26, 2025 Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $171,000.00 Per Year 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 as we work 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.   JOB OVERVIEW Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Counsel. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the role of Counsel includes providing strategic legal advice and support to various client groups, including at senior management and executive levels, on regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment law. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide high quality and timely legal advice on regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment legal matters; Stay current on OPG’s business and legal matters in general, including statutory changes, significant case law, and prevailing legal strategy; Work independently and as a member of a team to identify, research and resolve legal issues, overcome practical barriers, and provide risk-based options that will work best for the OPG business; Educate business partners about legal matters and developments relevant to their business area; Employ effective work practices and file management; Meet all work schedule requirements and proactively pursue new challenges and files; Liaise and develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization; and Interact with and represent OPG with external stakeholders who may include OPG’s shareholder, government bodies and ministries, financial institutions, external counsel engaged by OPG, and opposing legal counsel.   QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) and Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (must retain status) Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing in the areas of regulatory, energy, commercial and/or labour and employment law; Experience working for/in a highly regulated industry such as utilities, energy or power with a proven ability to navigate a complex, regulated corporate environment; Must have an agile approach, aptitude to learn new subject matters quickly and ability to pivot as required; Ability to provide sound, risk informed and practical legal advice; experience providing advice to key internal business partners at various levels of management, including senior executives; Desire to understand our business, be a valued partner who provides strategic advice, while adding value as key decisions impacting the business are being made; Highest level of personal integrity, sound professional judgement and business acumen; Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, writing and creative problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail; Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels; Decision-making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines; and Proficiency with the use of information technology tools such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, iManage, Westlaw.   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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com. This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Toronto, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.   What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.   As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation , OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history. Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Onsite . The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.   OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.   In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

Job Description   Hybrid: - Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite three (3) days a week to the Oshawa and/or Markham offices of General Motors of Canada Company.   What You'll Do:   Work independently and with discretion to delivery timely, best-in-class business, advisory, and legal services in close collaboration with business partners to accomplish their objectives while simultaneously protecting GM’s high standards of legal, ethical and financial integrity.   Responsibilities include: Maintain electronic filing system and regularly update Team Connect system with matter details and budgets Assist in drafting and proofreading various documents and communications Assist with the creation of meeting materials including PowerPoint decks and presentations Coordinate and schedule meetings, manage calendars, and prepare agendas for lead counsels Prepare and submit expense reports for lead counsels Provide general administrative and clerical support including mail distribution Assist with preparing and filing corporate forms Coordinate department’s quarterly SOX reporting, Information Lifecycle Management, Litigation Hold Process and Time Keeping Coordinate department’s Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan Assist in resolving any administrative problem Your Skills & Abilities: A minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative or related experience in professional office setting Proficiency with MS Office Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment High level of confidentiality and ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive information Ability to prioritize and make decisions within scope of assigned authority High level of organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills High level of oral and written communication skills French language proficiency would be an asset but not a requirement   About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.   Why Join Us We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.   Diversity Information General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.   We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.