Thermal Operating Supervisor- 12 Month Contract

Ontario Power Generation Inc.; Bath; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation is seeking a Thermal Operating Supervisor for the Lennox facility in Bath, Ontario. This 12‑month contract role requires leadership of operations staff, shift responsibilities, and a Second Class OE Certificate to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The position demands extensive experience in hydroelectric or related power operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to coordinate resources while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and a 2nd Class OE Certificate.
• Minimum 10 years in water management, hydro generation, or transmission ops.
• Power plant control room experience and dispatch knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead operations staff with planning and monitoring.
• Fulfill Shift Engineer/Assistant duties and hold a valid Second Class OE Certificate.
• Act as site representative during back shifts and manage owner/operator duties.
• Coordinate shift work with planning and resources as workload changes.
• Ensure safe, reliable plant operation and monitor equipment.
• Communicate with internal teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture and procedures.
• Identify and resolve technical/operational issues to protect people and assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder communication

IFSO / IESO knowledge

Operational problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

2nd Class OE Certificate

Job description

Thermal Operating Supervisor – 12 Month Contract

Posting Start Date: 20/10/2026

Posting End Date: 03/11/2026

Status: Temporary 12.00

Number of Openings: 1

Education Level: Must possess a 2nd class Operating Engineer (OE) Certificate

Base Location: 7263 Hwy 33, Bath, Ontario K0H 1G0

Shift: Rotating Days and Nights

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $47.10 - $77.07

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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 Thermal Operating Supervisor at our Lennox facility in Bath, Ontario.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Thermal Operating Supervisor at our Lennox facility in Bath, Ontario.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and lead assigned operations staff by planning, organizing, assigning, and monitoring work; provide clear instructions, work procedures, coaching, and performance support.
• Perform Shift Engineer and/or Assistant Shift Engineer responsibilities in accordance with applicable operating-engineer regulations; maintain a valid Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate.
• Act as the designated site representative during back shifts, where required, and fulfill associated owner/operator responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations and site procedures.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and oversee shift work in partnership with planning and work-management teams; arrange additional resources as operational conditions or workload demands change.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation by carrying out the core duties of a Thermal Operating Technician, including monitoring equipment, responding to operating issues, and supporting plant performance.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with internal teams, external service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders to meet operational, policy, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture; ensure work is performed in accordance with technical procedures, operating standards, and applicable legislation.
• Identify, assess, and resolve technical and operational issues by developing practical operating solutions that protect people, equipment, plant reliability, and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a minimum 2nd Class Operating Engineers Certificate.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in water management, hydroelectric generation, and/or electricity transmission-system operations.
• Qualified as a power plant control room or board operator.
• A minimum of 10 years of power plant control room experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with IESO requirements and generating-station dispatch operations.
• Strong understanding of the electricity/energy market and its impact on power plant operations.
• Previous experience as a Work Protection Issuing Authority, including lockout/tagout or equivalent work-protection processes.
• A minimum of 6 years of supervisory experience in an operational environment.

The successful candidate willexhibituncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

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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.

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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.