Thermal Operating Technician

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

Job summary

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a dynamic Thermal Operating Technician in Atikokan, Ontario. The role entails operating, monitoring and reporting on large boilers and turbine units, under supervision, with a rotating shift basis.

Qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent plus a 3rd Class OE Certificate valid in Ontario, plus proficiency with Excel/Word/Outlook. Travel is 10%. Salary range listed. Join OPG to help electrify life with integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a 3rd class OE certificate valid in Ontario
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and in a team
• Able to work shifts or days as needed
• Candidates pursuing or holding 2nd or 1st Class OE Certificate are desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out operating and monitoring activities for high‑pressure boilers and turbo‑alternator units
• Recognize abnormalities and hazards and take corrective action
• Perform WPC activities and act as authority for equipment when required
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and receive firefighting and rescue training
• Carry out measurements and tests to ensure standards
• Plan, control, and execute all phases of unit start‑ups
• Ensure action during emergencies and proper integration during start‑ups
• Inspect and maintain emergency equipment and prepare audit reports

Job description

Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a minimum 3rd Class Operating Engineers Certificate*.Hwy 622 PO BOX 1900, Atikokan, Ontario P0T1C0.Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays....

Posting End Date: 03/11/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a minimum 3rd Class Operating Engineers Certificate*

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

Travel Required: 10%

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 Thermal Operating Technician.

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 Technician.

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Engineer and supervision of the Thermal Operating Supervisor/Shift Engineer, the Thermal Operating Technician is responsible for carrying out all operating, monitoring, and reporting activities, common and auxiliary equipment and systems associated with large high-pressure boilers and turbo-alternator units to meet station procedural and regulatory compliance. This role will be primarily on a rotating shift basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out operating and monitoring activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of all assigned units, equipment, and systems, including process systems, feed water, fuel, chemical, water treatment, emission control, and auxiliary equipment.
• Recognize abnormalities, inefficiencies, and hazards, and take corrective action through analysis and troubleshooting.
• Perform all work protection code (WPC) activities as trained and, when required, act as the controlling/issuing authority for assigned equipment.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team, wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus when necessary, and receive training in firefighting, confined space rescue, chemical spill response, and First Aid/CPR.
• Carry out various measurements, including equipment, system, and process testing, to recognize standards and procedures.
• Plan, control, and execute all phases of unit start-ups, including pre-start checks of equipment and systems.
• Ensure appropriate actions during unit or bulk electricity system emergencies and proper integration during unit start-ups.
• Inspect and maintain assigned emergency equipment, prepare reports, retain documentation for audits, and use light hand tools for minor maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus a 3rd class Operating Engineer (OE) Certificate valid in the province of Ontario as a minimum requirement. *
• Proficient in the use of standard office computer software (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills and able to work in a team environment with other trades and operators
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work shifts or days as needed

* Candidates pursuing or that hold a 2nd or 1st Class OE Certificate are highly desirable

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.

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.