Environmental Advisor

Status: Contract Up to 12 Months
Working Conditions: Hybrid  
Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in appropriate field of Engineering or Science.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Temporary Work Location: Pickering, ON 
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 25%
Deadline to Apply: June 23, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week 
 

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 an Environmental Advisor. 
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Environment Health & Safety, this position is responsible to provide expert leadership in advising Nuclear Projects and Functions by interpreting environmental legislation, providing field oversight, managing regulatory relationships, securing necessary environmental approvals and permits and addressing approvals and permits requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal environmental performance. 
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Environmental Legislation and Programs: Advise Nuclear Projects and Functions on, including but not limited to: Waste Management, Effluent and Emissions Management, Contaminated Lands, Spill Management, Soil and Groundwater Management, Environmental Compliance Approvals and Environmental Regulatory Permits, Biodiversity, Fish and Endangered Species Protection, Ensure alignment with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Field Oversight: Advise and review environmental management plans. Ensure all policies, procedures, and records are current and compliant with legislative requirements. Monitor, assess and report on compliance and performance against environmental regulatory requirements and approvals/permits.
• Technical Expertise & Support: Provide expert interpretation and advice on environmental legislation, regulations, and policies. Provide expert interpretation and advice on environmental legislation, regulations, and policies. Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders. Obtain necessary Environmental approvals, permits, and licenses.
• Regulatory Liaison & Negotiation: Liaise and negotiate with regulatory bodies (e.g., MECP, MNR, DFO, CNSC, TC) to secure and influence conditions for permits, approvals, and licenses.
• Reporting & Data Management: Prepare, analyze, and interpret environmental compliance and performance reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain environmental data management and reporting systems. Prepare key environmental communications and reports for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, government, and the public.
• First Nations Engagement: Communicate and liaise with the Indigenous Relations team to engage First Nations on regulatory approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4 Year University Degree in appropriate field of Engineering or Science
• 2+ years experience in: Environmental Approvals: Significant experience with environmental permits and approvals processes.
• Environmental Management Performance & Oversight: Experience in field oversight, monitoring and improving environmental management performance, including the identification and resolution of environmental issues, and recommending improvements as needed.
• Coordination & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to coordinate the involvement of Nuclear Projects and Functions in: Ensuring timely and appropriate responses to current and emerging environmental issues, Championing opportunities for environmental performance improvement.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective teamwork and committee participation.

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

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Pickering, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025. 

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.