Chemical Technician

Status: Contract (Up to 24 Months) 
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus two years of further study in a community college in a Chemical Technician Laboratory program or Environmental Technician program.
Base Location: Bowmanville, ON 
Shifts(s): Rotating Days and Nights 
Travel: 10% 
Deadline to Apply: October 26, 2025
Salary Range: $41.77 - $68.35 per hour
 
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. 
  
JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Chemical Technician.
 
Reporting to the Manager, Chemistry laboratory and Environment, the Chemical Technician will work in a team of innovative experts in the chemical and environmental side of our industrial generating utility organization. They will be expected to maintain established quality control standards, compile records for analytical study and work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide chemical and environmental technical expertise as they relate to the workplace, including workplace hazards. Work with environmental and health and safety legislation and chemical and waste management as it affects the workplace. Carry out both routine and non-standard tests and analyses, associated with station chemistry, hazardous material identification, water treatment, and environmental monitoring processes associated within an industrial plant environment. Make recommendations associated with system chemistry including the water treatment plant and other areas of the station.
• Assist in the implementation of local and corporate programs relative to concerns regarding environmental legislation, waste management, contaminated lands, emergency preparedness and response plans, and health and safety issues.
• Carry out a variety of measurements including testing of chemical or environmental related equipment and processes to recognized standards and procedures.
• Perform sampling and analyses according to established procedures. Perform various tests as required on a routine and non-routine basis.
• Participate in commissioning activities associated with plant modifications, equipment start-ups and maintenance programs.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of a reporting system to provide feedback for controlling work, materials, costs, and other purposes.
• Initiate or require corrective actions to address adverse system trends. These actions must be compliant with approved, applicable governance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new chemical testing procedures and methods. Hold required regulatory licenses required to perform the duties.
• Responsible for all aspects of operating assigned equipment and systems. 
• Perform basic maintenance for instruments and sampling equipment.
• Accountable for the health, safety and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 (high school diploma) or equivalent, plus at least two years of post-secondary education in chemistry, chemical technology, environmental technology, or a related scientific field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience.
• 2+ years laboratory experience in a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical analytical procedures, on-line instrumentation, laboratory QA/QC programs, environmental monitoring systems. 
• Knowledge of laboratory safety principles and theoretical chemistry principles.
• Experience working with LIMS (Lab Information Management System) would be an asset. 
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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 AODA@opg.com

What makes a career at OPG different? 
With operations across Ontario and the United States, 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. 

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. 

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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.