Environmental, Chemical

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a skilled Environmental, Chemical & Safety Technician/Technologist to join our team at the Atikokan Generating station in Atikokan, Ontario.

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 Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the areas of chemical, environmental and safety issues as they relate to OPG facilities, including workplace hazards and are responsible for interpreting environmental and health and safety legislation, chemical and waste management related to OPG operations.
• Provide environmental expertise, monitoring and sampling to support programs such as: Waste management, TDG, HAZMAT, Designated Substances, Water/air quality, contaminated lands and site specific ECA requirements.
• Provide health and safety expertise when developing safe work plans
• Perform mathematical calculations and upload system data accordingly
• Prepare and maintain reports and records

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2-years post-secondary study in a related field
• 3-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience as a Environmental, Chemical & Safety Technician/Technologist or similar role
• Prior experience in industrial or hydro-electric workplaces preferred
• Experience performing environmental field sampling is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills required to work with both internal and external stakeholders and Government agencies.
• Well versed in MS Office applications and advanced functionality including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must hold a valid G-class driver's license in good standing.
• Water treatment plant and/or demineralized water processing experience is an asset.
• Wastewater Operator License Class 1 is an asset.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, we're building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change:

Safety – it's our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Our Promise to You

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to the communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.