Electrical Control Technician- Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

Status: Permanent Full Time 

Education Level: Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) plus a Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology (or related discipline), or a valid 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician Red Seal certification.

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

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

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: July 19, 2026

Salary Range: $42.82 - $66.22 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 Electrical & Control Technician- Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

Reporting to the Director SMR Plant Maintenance, this position is responsible for protecting people, facilities, and operations by responding to emergency situations, supporting fire prevention programs, and ensuring radiation protection and contamination control standards are maintained.  In this position, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing critical plant equipment, supporting safe and reliable operations, leading maintenance activities, providing technical expertise, training, and mentorship to support both day-to-day work and outage activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Respond to fire, medical, hazardous materials, rescue, and workplace safety emergencies, helping protect people, facilities, and operations.
• Inspect, test, operate, and maintain emergency response equipment, including firefighting systems, fire extinguishers, and Hazmat equipment.
• Support fire prevention programs by administering hot work permits, managing fire-related documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Perform radiation protection and contamination control activities, including decontamination procedures and maintaining clean, safe work environments.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical, control, protection, telecommunications, and testing equipment used in generating stations.
• Conduct testing and equipment assessments to support system reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise by developing procedures, supporting projects, resolving operational issues, and contributing to maintenance planning activities.
• Support safe and reliable plant operations through training and mentoring, contractor oversight, cross-functional maintenance work, and outage support on rotating shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) plus a Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology (or related discipline), or a valid 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician Red Seal certification.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license (or equivalent) with the ability to travel and operate vehicles to support operational requirements.
• Strong foundation in electrical, instrumentation, controls, mechanical, industrial, or other related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, technical excellence, and continuous learning in a dynamic industrial environment.
• Ability to work shifts including days, evenings, and nights.

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, 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.

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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Please note: 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.

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.