Nuclear Operator in Training
Job Summary
Status:Regular
Working Conditions:On-site
Education Level: Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a Secondary School that includes Grade 12 University preparation courses in math and physics and/or chemistry with a minimum 70% in each.
Base Location:PickeringONor Bowmanville ON
Shift:Rotatingshifts including nightsweekendsand holidays
Travel:Some -As Requiredwithin Durham Region
Deadline to Apply: May 11 2026
Salary Range:$32.28 - $53.16 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 thoughtleadersand 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 dynamic strategic and results-driven professionals to join our team in the role of Nuclear Operator in Training.
This position is a training program to become a Nuclear Operator. Training can take up to18 monthsto complete depending on the assigned stream.
Nuclear Operators are responsible for keeping the nuclear generating station safe under normal and abnormal conditions. They make rounds of their designated areas within the plant to check and maintain the operating status of equipment complete routines and regular inspections and perform tests on equipment
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Checking the status of equipment and systems to detect/assess problems and provide information to maintenance toassistin repairing equipment
Adhere to safety procedures to proactively prevent workplace accidents andimmediatelyisolate andcontainany problems that may arise
Document and record routine maintenance activities
Assistwith testing functionality of equipment
Respond toabnormal stationconditionsper station governance
Perform field operations and activitiesin accordance withapproved procedures under the supervision of a Supervising Nuclear Operator.
Involvement with commissioning start-uprunningand shutdown of various nuclear station systems.
Working safely withvarious typesof equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must meet at least one of the following education requirements:
Secondary School Diploma that includes Grade 12-U (university) preparation courses in mathematics and in physics and/or chemistry;
Secondary School Diploma plus a College Power Engineering Diploma (1 2 or 3 yearprogram)
Secondary School Diploma plus afour yearUniversity Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline
Secondary School Diploma plus atwo or three yearCollege Technician/Technologist Diploma in a program below (or the equivalent):
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Electronics
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Stationary Engineering
- A minimum of 70% cumulative GPA in your qualifying program above is order to be considered you must upload this supporting transcript to your applicationand will be asked for an official copy of this transcript should you be selected for an interview. If applicable you must have Canadian equivalency of foreign education also attached to your application.
Possessgood communicationskills (both verbal and written) consistent with Grade12 English requirements
Eligible to work in Canada
- Readunderstandand execute detailed written procedures with precision
This role is physically and operationally demanding and is performed primarily in a nuclear generating environment. The successful candidate must be able to:
Perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and radiation protective equipment (RPE) for extended periods.
Climb ladders and scaffolding; work at heights; and access confined or restricted spaces.
Stand walk bend crouch and climb for prolonged periods during a shift.
Safely perform field operations in radiological and/or tritiumcontrolled environments in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.
Respond to abnormal and emergency plant conditions which may require physical stamina use of tools and rapid movement throughout the station.
Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
These requirements are essential to safely perform the duties of a Nuclear Operator.
The successful candidate willexhibituncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusiveequitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact
What makes a career at OPG different
With operations across Ontario OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces electricity needslargely fromlow-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision ofElectrifying lifein 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.
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About Company
Ontario Power Generation is one of the largest, most diverse, low-cost clean power generators in North America.