Development Program Ontario Power Canada

Who We Are: A Clean Energy Leader

Ontario Power Generation is a central pillar of Ontario’s electricity system, generating approximately half of the province’s power. We are a climate-change leader, with over 99% of our electricity from sources that produce no greenhouse gas emissions, including nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar. Our diverse fleet and ambitious growth plans—including Canada’s first small modular reactor (SMR) project and life-extension programs for our nuclear stations—make this an exciting time to join our team. We are powered by our people, guided by our values of safety, integrity, excellence, and inclusion, and committed to powering the communities we serve.

Our operations and career opportunities span several key business areas:

• Nuclear Generation: Operating and maintaining our world-class nuclear stations (Darlington, Pickering).

• Hydroelectric & Renewable Generation: Managing our extensive fleet of hydroelectric stations, solar facilities, and wind partnerships across the province.

• Projects & Engineering: Leading multi-billion-dollar capital projects, including refurbishments of nuclear units and the construction of new clean energy assets.

• Corporate & Support Functions: Driving strategy, finance, human resources, communications, legal, IT, cybersecurity, and environmental sustainability.

• Supply Chain & Operations: Ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable procurement and logistics for our critical operations.

The Opportunity: The 2025 Graduate Intake Program

Our General Graduate Intake Program is designed for talented individuals from diverse academic backgrounds. We believe that the challenge of delivering clean energy requires perspectives from all fields. Successful candidates will be placed into a two-year rotational program or a direct-hire role based on business needs, with opportunities to develop foundational skills and explore different areas of our business.

Potential placement areas include, but are not limited to:

• Business & Commerce Graduates: Roles in finance, accounting, procurement, marketing, human resources, and business analysis.

• Liberal Arts, Humanities & Social Science Graduates: Positions in communications, public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, and human resources.

• Science & General Engineering Graduates: Opportunities in environmental protection, health physics, chemistry, safety, quality assurance, and general project coordination.

• Technology & IT Graduates: Roles in cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, IT support, and digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities: Contributing from Day One

While your specific duties will depend on your placement, all OPG graduates are expected to grow into professionals who:

• Embrace and Champion Safety: Uphold our unwavering commitment to safety, the environment, and our collective well-being. Safety is our absolute priority.

• Apply Analytical Thinking: Use your academic training to analyze information, solve problems, and support data-driven decision-making in a complex industrial environment.

• Drive Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to team projects, manage assigned tasks, and help drive key initiatives to successful completion.

• Learn and Adapt: Quickly absorb technical and operational knowledge about the electricity industry and OPG’s specific processes and culture.

• Communicate Effectively: Convey ideas clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms to diverse audiences, from technical experts to community stakeholders.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, building relationships across the organization.

Candidate Profile: We Value Diverse Thinkers

We are looking for graduates who bring fresh ideas, a strong work ethic, and a desire to build a career with purpose.

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, conferred by the end of 2024 or in 2025.

• A strong academic record demonstrating analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• A demonstrated passion for, or interest in, sustainability, clean technology, infrastructure, or public service.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• The ability to work effectively in both office and, for some roles, industrial settings.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Relevant Experience: Previous co-op, internship, or volunteer experience, especially in a large organization, industrial setting, or project-based environment.

• Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or community activities.

• Technical Proficiency: For non-engineering roles, proficiency with standard business software (MS Office). For tech roles, relevant programming or data skills.

• Geographic Mobility: Willingness to work at various OPG locations across Ontario. Many roles are based in the Greater Toronto Area, Durham Region, or other station locations.

Why Choose OPG? A Foundation for a Meaningful Career

Launching your career at OPG offers stability, growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to a critical public mission.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute directly to powering Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and economy with clean, reliable electricity.

• Structured Graduate Development: Benefit from formal training, mentorship programs, networking events, and rotational experiences designed to accelerate your professional growth.

• Industry-Leading Compensation & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive starting salary, a defined benefit pension plan (one of the best in Canada), comprehensive health and dental benefits, and tuition support for further education.

• Long-Term Career Pathways: OPG is a large organization with countless opportunities for advancement into specialist, management, and leadership roles over a long-term career.

• Inclusive & Safe Culture: Work in an environment deeply committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety, where every employee is empowered to speak up.

• Work-Life Balance: We support our employees with flexible work arrangements, generous vacation time, and a commitment to well-being.

How to Apply: Join the 2025 Intake

Application Status: HIRING 2025 – We are now accepting applications for roles starting in 2025.

Application Process:

1. Prepare Your Application:

   • Updated Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight academic achievements, relevant projects, work experience, and transferable skills.

   • Cover Letter (Strongly Recommended): This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in OPG and the energy sector, and what unique perspective you bring from your degree. Connect your skills to our mission.

   • Unofficial Transcript: You will be required to upload a copy of your most recent transcript.

2. Online Submission: All applications must be submitted through the official OPG Careers website. Search for “2025 Graduate Intake” or “New Grad” positions. Complete the online application form thoroughly.

3. Online Assessment: Eligible candidates will be invited to complete a virtual online assessment, which may include cognitive and situational judgment exercises.

4. Virtual Interview: Successful candidates will be invited to a structured virtual behavioral interview.

5. Final Assessment & Offer: Top candidates may be invited to a final round, which could include additional interviews or a case study. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer for a 2025 start date.

Critical Information for Applicants:

• QUALIFICATION : ANY DEGREE – We sincerely welcome applications from all academic backgrounds. Diverse perspectives fuel innovation.

• OPG is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

• We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a security background check, a license background check (if applicable), and maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.

• Some positions may require security clearance, for which you must have resided in Canada for the past 5-10 years.