Mechanical Technician/Technologist Trainee

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site      
Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a two year college diploma in a related field of study*.
Base Location: Campbellford, ON
Shifts(s): Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Travel: 25% 
Deadline to Apply: July 22, 2025
Salary Range: $32.28- $53.16 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 professionalto join our team in the role of Mechanical Technician/Technologist Trainee

The Mechanical Technician/Technologist Trainee Program at OPG is four years long and combinesclassroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. Trainees must successfully passseveral classroom assessment exams and a final exam to qualify as a fully certified MachanicalTechnician/Technologist.

Once qualified, the Mechanical Technician/Technologist installs, maintains, and repairs mechanicalequipment and systems at facilities such as hydroelectric plants. They ensure the safe, efficient,and reliable operation of turbines, pumps, and other mechanical components critical to renewableenergy production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment in generating stations, includingpreventative and corrective actions.
• Operate precision machines and tools for fabrication, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform equipment measurements (noise, balancing, vibration) and testing according to ASMEstandards.
• Conduct non-destructive examinations/testing (NDE/NDT Level 1) on major and auxiliaryequipment.
• Coordinate large projects for new system installations or technology upgrades, ensuring qualityassurance.
• Provide technical support, develop solutions, and prepare/modify procedures and standards.
• Create mechanical and civil design sketches, drawings, and bills of material; maintaindocumentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for self and others, following established procedures anddeveloping technical solutions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a two year college diploma in a related field of study*.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and travel for training and field assignments, includingoccasional overnight stays.
• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, and execute tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive, professional demeanor
• Valid G Driver’s License in good standing.

*Relevant field of education includes: Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist; MechTech/Technologist; Industrial Mechanic Millwright; Electromechanical Engineering Technology

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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com

All Trainees are required to register with the Ministry of Advanced Education and SkillsDevelopment (MAESD). The completion of the C of A and C of Q is the sole responsibility of theTrainee. Failure to complete the C of A and C of Q will have no impact on employment with OPG.

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 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.