Environmental Advisor

Status: Contract Up to 16 Months 

Education Level: 4 year University Degree in appropriate field of Engineering or Science

Base Location: Pickering, ON (may relocate to Oshawa, ON).

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: July 20, 2026

Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,583.30 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 Section Manager Environment, this position is responsible for supporting a large, complex nuclear project through the federal Impact Assessment process, including reviewing technical documents prepared by vendors and contractors and contributing to the quality, consistency, and coordination of required materials and responses. The position also involves working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to identify and resolve cross-cutting issues and support engagement with government reviewers, Indigenous Nations and communities, the public, and other stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Support a multi-disciplinary team in the successful delivery of a large, complex nuclear project through the integrated federal Impact Assessment/License to Prepare Site process
• Review, assess, and provide comments on technical documents, reports, studies and submissions prepared by vendors, consultants and contractors.
• Support coordination of environmental studies and technical inputs related to areas such as aquatic and terrestrial ecology, surface water and groundwater, air quality, climate change, land use, socio-economic conditions, cumulative effects and accidents and malfunctions.
• Support the preparation, coordination, and review of responses to comments, information requests, and questions from federal and provincial government reviewers, Indigenous Nations, stakeholders and public.
• Identify, track, and help resolve environmental, regulatory, and technical issues pertaining to the assessment of environment, health, social and economic conditions that may affect project scope, schedule, approvals, or stakeholder commitments.
• Support engagement activities with government reviewers, Indigenous Nations, the public, municipalities, interest groups, and other stakeholders
• Help prepare briefing materials, presentations, meeting summaries, issue-tracking tables, correspondence, and other materials required to support the integrated federal IA process
• Maintain organized records of comments, commitments, decisions, technical reviews, and regulatory correspondence
• Provide environmental and regulatory advice to project teams to support decision-making and project planning.
• Support the identification and management of project environmental risks, mitigation measures, follow-up requirements, and commitments.
• Promote a strong safety, environmental, and compliance culture consistent with OPG values, policies, and project requirements.
• Represent OPG on internal and external environmental committees, maintain positive stakeholder relationships, influence environmental legislation and initiatives, and perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of related experience in impact/environmental assessments, environmental planning and approvals processes, environmental management, and environmental performance improvement. Experience in conducting health, social and economic conditions will be considered an asset.
• 4 year University degree in appropriate field of Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and provincial environmental assessment, impact assessment, permitting, and regulatory approvals processes.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, or coordinating technical environmental reports, regulatory submissions, responses to information requests, and supporting documentation.
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex projects, ideally in the energy, infrastructure, nuclear, industrial, or resource development sectors.
• Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams, including technical specialists, project managers, regulators, consultants, Indigenous relations, communications, and legal/regulatory teams.
• Experience assessing or supporting studies related to health, social, and economic conditions is considered an asset.
• Consulting experience on large capital projects, environmental assessments, impact assessments, or regulatory approvals processes is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefing materials, technical comments, reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

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.

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.

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.