Nuclear Operator in Training

Status: TERM Contract (approximately 24 months)

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 70% in each. 

Base Location: Pickering, ON

Shift: Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Travel: Some - As Required within Durham Region

Deadline to Apply: December 10, 2025

Salary Range: $ $53.16 Per Hour

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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 to 18 months to complete depending on the assigned stream.

Nuclear Operators are responsible for keeping the nuclear generating station running. 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. Responsibilities of a Nuclear Operator may include:

• Checking the status of equipment and systems to detect/assess problems and provide information to maintenance to assist in repairing equipment

• Adhere to safety procedures to proactively prevent workplace accidents and immediately isolate and contain any problems that may arise 

• Document and record routine maintenance activities

• Assist with testing functionality of equipment

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. 

To meet the challenges of this dynamic opportunity, you must: Successfully pass all formal examinations during the initial training period including Radiation Protection. You must also be prepared to work rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Perform field operations and activities in accordance with approved procedures, under the supervision of a Supervising Nuclear Operator. Involvement with commissioning, start-up, running and shutdown of various nuclear station systems.  Working safely with various types of equipment. 

EDUCATION

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 year program)

Secondary School Diploma plus a four year University Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline

Secondary School Diploma plus a two or three year College 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 required. In order to be considered, you must upload this supporting transcript to your application and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written), consistent with Grade 12 English requirements

•    Eligible to work in Canada

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 selection process, please contact

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  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. 

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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.

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