Nuclear Operator in Training

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Ontario - Canada

profile Hourly Salary: $ 32 - 53
Posted on: 6 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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:

  1. Secondary School Diploma that includes Grade 12-U (university) preparation courses in mathematics and in physics and/or chemistry;

  1. Secondary School Diploma plus a College Power Engineering Diploma (1 2 or 3 yearprogram)

  1. Secondary School Diploma plus afour yearUniversity Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline

  1. 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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Status:RegularWorking Conditions:On-siteEducation 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 ONShift:Rotatingshifts including nig...
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