Civil Maintainer

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation Inc. is seeking a dynamic Civil Maintainer to support warehouse and civil maintenance activities in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The role emphasizes inventory control, material handling, and tool operation to keep facilities safe and functional.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a valid G license, and warehouse experience. This on-site position requires physical stamina and strong teamwork to ensure efficient operations at Whitby, Ontario.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license; AZ/DZ is an asset.
• Warehouse experience preferred in industrial/facilities maintenance environments.
• Experience receiving, storing, issuing, locating, organizing, and tracking materials.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment related to civil maintenance.
• Operate forklifts, swing-reach trucks, pallet jacks, and related equipment when trained.
• Receive, store, issue, deliver, and ship materials and supplies in support of operations.
• Perform physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies using inventory systems.
• Keep storage areas organized, safe, and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Inventory control

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Hand tools

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Education Level: Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range:$33.09 - $54.49 per hour

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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Civil Maintainer.

Job Overview

The Civil Maintainer – Warehouse supports the safe, efficient operation of warehouse facilities by performing a combination of civil maintenance, material-handling, inventory, and facility-support activities. The role is responsible for maintaining buildings, structures, storage areas, and related infrastructure, while receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, the Civil Maintainer uses hand tools and material-handling equipment to complete assigned work, maintain organized storage areas, support inventory accuracy, and help ensure warehouse spaces remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The successful candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, physically capable, and able to work collaboratively with warehouse and maintenance teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment related to civil maintenance functions.
• Operate forklifts, swing-reach trucks, electric and manual pallet jacks, stand-up counterbalance equipment, mobile and stationary cranes, and trucks, where trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Receive, store, issue, deliver, and ship materials, tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies in support of warehouse and maintenance operations.
• Perform physical inventory counts and verifications, investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies, and use catalogues and computer-controlled inventory systems to manage materials and equipment.
• Maintain orderly, well-organized, and safe warehouse storage areas, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are properly handled and stored.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup, activities as required.
• Identify and promptly report defective equipment, hazards, and unsafe conditions.
• Be accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of self and others in accordance with technical procedures, operating procedures, and applicable standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence is required; Class AZ or DZ licence is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated warehouse experience is strongly preferred, ideally within an industrial, construction, facilities maintenance, or similarly safety-focused environment.
• Experience receiving, storing, issuing, locating, organizing, and tracking materials, tools, equipment, and supplies in a warehouse or stores environment.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment and safely using hand tools is an asset, including forklifts, swing-reach trucks, stand-up counterbalance forklifts, and electric or manual pallet jacks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, and moving materials, tools, and equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability and willingness to work safely at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and other approved access equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices, including hazard identification, safe material-handling techniques, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse and industrial environment, including around mobile equipment, storage areas, and active material-handling operations.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and teamwork skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to use computer-based inventory systems, catalogues, and basic digital tools to receive, locate, issue, and track materials, tools, and equipment.

The successful candidate willexhibituncompromising 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 [e-mail] .

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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 province’s electricity needs,largely fromlow-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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

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.

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.

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