Summer 2026 Co-Op Water Resources Engineering Thunder Bay

Status:Contract (Flexible: 4 8 or 12 months)
Working Conditions:On-site
Education Level:University minimum 2nd year completed

Base Location:Thunder Bay ON
Shifts(s):Days

Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: Friday February 13 2026

Salary Range:$32.78 - $43.68 per hour

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
As a Co-op Student at OPG youll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills for your future career. Youll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and contribute to projects that support a sustainable future.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide engineering and technical support to OPG water management operations
• Develop tools and models to enhance forecasting and automate processes
• Document and analyze significant weather events contributing to the reliability and safety of our operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
• Help drive OPGs mission to electrify life in one generation.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate university degree in Water Resources Civil or Environmental Engineering at an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interest in Hydrology through coursework extracurricular activities or prior work experience.
• Have completed a minimum of 2nd year in an undergraduate program or completing a masters program at university by the start of the opportunity.
• Masters students must be enrolled in a recognized co-op program.
• Returning to full-time studies in the same program after the work term OR require the work term/co-op placement to graduate.
• Have a minimum average of 70% cumulative GPA (transcript must be included in application).

Why Thunder Bay could be the perfect fit for you:

Thunder Bay offers the perfect balance of affordability and lifestyle providing the amenities of a large city with the charm of a close-knit winter enjoy breathtaking NorWester mountain views and world-class outdoor activities like skiing fat biking ice climbing dog sledding and snowkiting. When summer arrives explore scenic wilderness parks paddle pristine lakes relax on local beaches or try sailing kayaking and fishing. Thunder Bay is a destination where adventure meets affordability making it an ideal place to live and work.

Important note for Co-Op Applicants:Whensubmittingyour application please includeallof your work and volunteer experience on your resume even if you feel it may not be directly relevant. This allows us to gain a complete picture of your professional background.

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.

What makes a career at OPG different
With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is oneof themost diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately50%ofthe provinceselectricityneeds largely from low-carbonsources like nuclearand hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision ofElectrifying 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. Building on our legacy of clean power generation we are also exploring new opportunities in Northern Ontarios vast hydroelectric resources supporting economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities and fostering sustainable growth. Join OPG and be a part of a team making historydelivering reliable clean energy for generations to come.

Please submit your applicationonlineat and include a copy of your transcript with your application. OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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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.