Electrical & Control Tech'nTechnologist

Status:Permanent Full Time

Education Level: 2-year college diploma in a related field of study*

Base Location: Toronto ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 75%

Deadline to Apply: July 24 2026

Salary Range: $41.77 - $64.60 Per Hour

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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/Technologist.

Reporting to the First Line Manager Performance & Testing this position is responsible for maintaining and overhauling all electrical/electronic/control/protection/telecommunication associated with generating stations and facilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Install commission inspect troubleshoot service maintain and overhaul and assist with the design for all electrical/electronic/control/protection/telecommunication or testing equipment associated with generating stations and facilities. Take appropriate preventative or corrective action.
• Prepare electrical control instrumentation protection and telecommunication sketches drawings and bills of material. Carry out document maintenance activities.
• Co-ordinate large projects or highly complex maintenance enhancements related to the installation of new electrical systems or the replacement of existing systems with different technologies.
• Assist in the design of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs as required for the efficient operation of the station.
• Experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (VT SCADA) specifically integration screen and tag modifications and verification of end devices interfacing with SCADA.
• Setup install programming and connecting of servers/ network switches/ modems/ routes/ gateways. Installation repairs and commissioning of new network cables.
• Provide technical support advice coordination and assistance with regard to emerging work projects and daily routines including the development of technical/operational solutions to problems.
• Prepare and modify technical procedures and standards and generate reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent plus a 2-year college diploma in a related field of study. Relevant Field of Education includes: Instrumentation Tech/Technologist; Electrical Tech/Technologist; Electronics Tech/Technologist; Electromechanical Engineering Technology
• Electrical license in Industrial or Construction preferred
• Preference to applicants with experience installing maintaining inspecting High Voltage Equipment
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Modicon PLCs using Unity Pro is considered an asset
• Work as part of a team in a fast paced dynamic environment with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail
• Ability to travel 75% of thetime

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

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 provinces 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 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.