Electrical & Control Tech'n/Technologist Trainee

Ontario Power Generation; Campbellford; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) seeks a dynamic Electrical & Control Tech'n/Technologist Trainee to join our team in Campbellford, Ontario. The role focuses on maintaining and overhauling electrical, electronic, control, protection, and telecom systems at generating stations and facilities.

You will report to the Trades Management Supervisor and gain hands-on experience through a structured trainee program.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or international equivalent, plus a minimum two-year community college diploma in a relevant Technician, Technology, or related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, test, and overhaul electrical, electronic, and control equipment across generating stations and facilities.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical/control/protection/telecommunication equipment.
• Prepare sketches, drawings, and bills of material; maintain documentation and change control.
• Assist in program design for station operation and develop supplementary computer programs for analysis.
• Travel for training and field assignments; participate in studies related to energy production and demand management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 + college diploma in related field

Job description

Posting End Date: 10/17/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Education Level: Grade 12 and two years College diploma in a related field of study*

Base Location: Box 966 Trent Drive, Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 25%

Salary Range: $42.82 - $66.78

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, thought leaders and 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.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical & Control Tech'n/Technologist Trainee.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical & Control Tech'n/Technologist Trainee.

Reporting to the Trades Management Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining and overhauling all electrical, electronic, control, protection, and telecommunications associated with generating stations and facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• On a shift or day basis, inspect, diagnose, test, trouble-shoot, service, maintain, calibrate and overhaul a variety of electrical, electronic, and control equipment, apparatus and instrumentation, covering all areas of electrical, instrumentation, control, and protective relaying.
• Perform electrical drafting. Install and fabricate electrical/control equipment. Carry out contract coordination and prepare quality control procedures. Maintain current operational and theoretical expertise in applicable systems, software and techniques. Maintain documents applicable to the work.
• Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain and overhaul and assist with the design for all electrical/ electronic/control/protection/telecommunication or testing equipment, associated with generating stations and facilities. Take appropriate preventative or corrective action.
• Prepare electrical, control, instrumentation, protection and telecommunication sketches, drawings, and bills of material. Carry out document maintenance activities.
• Assist in the design of computer programs as required for the efficient operation of the station.
• Carry out a variety of measurements including testing of electrical, control and protection equipment to recognize standards and procedures.
• Determine generating system reliability and power system production. Develop and maintain supplementary computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Participate in studies associated with energy production, load and capacity, demand management, etc., and provide regular and on-demand reports. Establish and maintain documentation / program files

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or international equivalent, plus a minimum two-year community college diploma in a relevant Technician, Technology, or related field of study*.
• Relevant trades-related work experience.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence in good standing.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends, with availability to travel for training and field assignments, including occasional overnight stays.
• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and execute tasks efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers, combined with a positive and professional attitude.
• Relevant Field of Education includes Instrumentation Tech/Technologist; Electrical Tech/Technologist; Electronics Tech/Technologist; Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
• Preference will be given to candidates with education and/or experience in electrical protection and control, PLC automation and SCADA, process instrumentation and water gauging, and industrial networking and cybersecurity.

Candidates will be required to successfully complete aptitude testing in order to proceed in the selection process.

All Trainees are required to register with Skill Trades Ontario. The completion of the C of A and C of Q is the sole responsibility of the Trainee. Failure to complete the C of A and C of Q will have no impact on employment with OPG.

This position requires travel and occasional overnight stays in order to attend and complete various training courses and field assignments during their training program and to acquire on-the-job experience at other OPG work locations.

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 [e-mail].

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 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.

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.

Important Information

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.