Engineering New Graduate (Timmins, ON)

Ontario Power Generation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Timmins, ON seeks a dynamic Engineering New Graduate to join a structured 18–24 month program with classroom, computer-based and on-the-job training. Upon completion, you progress to an Assistant Technical Engineer/Officer role and contribute to OPG’s public outreach and low-carbon initiatives.

You will be supported by a network of engineers and leaders, gaining hands-on experience while growing your professional career at a company committed to inclusive

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelors University Engineering degree or Masters in Engineering.
• Graduated anytime between 2025 up to and including Spring 2027.
• Must have at least 70% cGPA (B-) or higher.
• Must have less than 2-years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver reports, briefings, project plans.
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices.
• Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environments where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets.
• Experience managing projects and a proven track record on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of the various systems with a multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Develop and execute projects meeting customer expectations and industry standards.
• Maintain written processes and procedures reflecting improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems.
• Clarify specification requirements and arrange for necessary changes and coordinate technical work across major areas.
• Maintain and update operating procedures as required.
• Evaluate components or materials and conduct economic studies during design, commissioning and operation within Enterprise Engineering.

Education

Bachelors University Engineering degree or Masters in Engineering

Job description

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 Engineering New Graduate (Timmins, ON).

Job Overview

The Engineering New Graduate program is a planned and structured entry-level training program with classroom, computer-based training and on-the-job training elements. Upon successful completion of the Engineering New Graduate program (18-24 months in duration), you will be progressed to the Assistant Technical Engineer/ Officer role. Throughout the program, recent graduates work closely with and will be supported by a network of dedicated OPG employees that include emerging leaders within the organization as well as seasoned staff who are ready to coach and mentor. 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 Accountabilities

• Working with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical specialists to support the operation of the various systems.
• Developing and executing projects in compliance with customer expectations and the industry's demanding set of regulations and standards.
• Maintaining written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems.
• Co-ordinate the clarification of specification requirements and arrange for necessary changes and/or co-ordinate technical work as required in several major works areas.
• Maintain and/or update operating and other specified department/divisional procedures.
• Solving problems, providing advice and guidance, initiating developmental studies and making recommendations during the design, commissioning and operation of a nuclear facility; to evaluate components or materials, and to perform economic studies and evaluations associated with the design, commissioning and operation within Enterprise Engineering.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelors University Engineering degree or Masters in Engineering.
• Graduated anytime between 2025 up to and including Spring 2027.
• Must have at least 70% cGPA (B-) or higher.
• Must have less than 2-years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver reports, briefings, project plans.
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices.
• Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environments where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets.
• Experience managing projects and a proven track record on delivering results.

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.