Technologist, Sfty Dev & Equip

Status:

Regular Full Time

Working Conditions

: On-site

Education Level:

High School; plus, three (3) years of concentrated study in a related field such as instrumentation or electronic technology.

Base Location:

Whitby, ON

Shift:

Days

Travel:

10%

Deadline to Apply:

December 17, 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 Electronics & Instrumentation Technologist.

Reporting to the Plant System Support Manager, the Electronics & Instrumentation Technologist provides technical expertise in the areas of electronics, instrumentation, and radiofrequency broadcast maintenance issues as they relate to OPG facilities, including workplace hazards.

Key Accountabilities

The Electronics & Instrumentation Technologist is responsible to design, construct, develop, test, modify, evaluate, repair, and calibrate radiation protection, conventional safety, protective clothing and equipment, analytical instrumentation, control and electrical equipment as assigned by supervisor. Contribute to the solution of problems associated with new or modified equipment and aid in the introduction of new equipment.

- Perform a troubleshooting and repair service in an instrumentation laboratory setting, or at various locations, involving radiation protection, conventional safety, analytical instrumentation and control equipment through the application of tests as required such as electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic, to ensure that the repaired equipment meets its performance specifications.

- Prepare appropriate reports outlining equipment faults and test procedures used, and forward to Section Manager for review and approval.

- Perform preventive maintenance of our facilities including air/ refrigeration systems, instrumentation and control systems, complex electrical/electronic metering devices and equipment, such as programmable controllers and other software-control equipment, at various locations as assigned.

- Make routine visual, instrumental, mechanical, electrical and electronic checks on metering equipment to ensure it meets the standard requirements. Clean, calibrate, lubricate and adjust equipment as required to achieve specified efficiency and accuracy. Perform other routine maintenance tasks, as identified, for specific pieces of equipment at various field locations.

- Inspect, install, calibrate, modify, evaluate and test unusual and/or complicated new or existing radiation protection, conventional safety and analytical instrumentation, control, and electrical metering equipment, as directed by Section Manager.

- Review pertinent drawings, inspect equipment, test calibration and perform tests required to evaluate equipment performance. Discuss with Section Manager, the theory of operation, methodology test requirements and the like. Prepare reports, specifications and work procedures and submit them to Section Manager for review and approval.

- Conduct tests in hazardous laboratory settings involving high voltage equipment, toxic gases, chemicals and radioactive gases and materials. Prepare reports, specifications and safe test and work procedures and submit them to Section Manager for review and approval.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 2-years of demonstrated hands-on experience as an Electronics & Instrumentation Technologist or similar role.

- Prior experience an industrial / nuclear environment an asset.

- Excellent communication skills required to work with both internal and external stakeholders and Government agencies.

- Well versed in MS Office applications and advanced functionality including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

- Must hold a valid driver’s license in good standing.

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.

#OPGR

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.