Details For Summer Student Positions
During the summer, we hire students for a variety of positions, including administrative, clerical, and janitorial roles.
Summer student positions are not related to an academic field of study. Students wishing to find a position in their academic program should review our Co-op/Developmental and Internship opportunities.
Our Student Program is designed to build OPG's educational and community relationships. As such, a number of our Summer student positions are reserved to provide employment for financially disadvantaged students from local high schools with whom we partner.
Summer student opportunities are typically posted in February through March, and positions begin in May.
Check the Job Search section of our site and apply online for Summer student positions.
Typically, positions within our Nuclear and Corporate Functions groups are only advertised online. Due to the volume of applications received, some Summer student positions are filled based on a random draw of all eligible candidates.
However, positions at our Hydroelectric and Thermal generating stations are often advertised within the local community and applications may be submitted directly to the hiring station. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Department at the station where you are interested in working.
Our security clearance and medical checks apply to all Summer student positions.
Details For Co-op/Developmental Student Positions
Co-op and Developmental students are recruited through universities and colleges. They spend four months or more, learning first-hand from industry professionals while gaining valuable experience in their field of study.
Application Timeframes
The following application timelines apply to all Co-op and Developmental student positions:
- Apply September through October for the January to April (Winter) work term.
- Apply January through February for the May to August (Summer) work term.
- Apply May through June for the September to December (Fall) work term.
Note: You must apply through the Job Search section of our site. Any application process that your school requires would be in addition to your OPG online application.
Skilled Trades
If you meet the selection criteria, you may be invited for testing. Should you successfully pass these tests, you may be invited to an interview.
Note: While these are not tests for which you can study, if you would like to become familiar with these types of aptitude tests, you should visit the SHL website.
Nuclear Co-op Positions (Mechanical Technical and Electrical & Control Technician) – students applying for Co-ops for Mechanical Technician and Electrical & Control Technician positions will not be interviewed. Decisions are made based on your application, testing results, your academic performance, and your instructor evaluations and attendance from your school.
Nuclear Operator Positions – short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview. No testing will be required.
Interviews for Co-op positions may be done on-site, or by video conferencing or over the telephone.
Our security clearance and medical checks apply to all Co-op/Developmental student positions.
Details For Intern Student Positions
Interns spend 12 months acquiring knowledge and hands-on experience directly related to their major field of study.
Application Timeframes
Engineering & Applied Science students – apply November through December for positions, which typically begin in May.
Skilled Trades students – postings occur throughout the year and work terms begin in the summer or January.
Skilled Trades
If you meet the selection criteria, you may be invited for testing. Should you successfully pass these tests, you may be invited to an interview.
Note: While these are not tests for which you can study, if you would like to become familiar with these types of aptitude tests, you should visit the SHL website.
Nuclear Co-op Positions (Mechanical Technician and Electrical & Control Technician) – students applying for Mechanical Technician and Electrical & Control Technician positions in Nuclear will not be interviewed. Decisions are made based on your application, testing results, your academic performance, and your instructor evaluations and attendance from your school. These positions are also termed as a 12-month Co-op.
Nuclear Operator Positions – short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview. No testing will be required.
For all other Skilled Trades positions, the job posting will indicate the application requirements for that specific position.
Our security clearance and medical checks apply to all Internship student positions.
Details For Articling Students
Articling students typically apply in July for positions that begin in July of the following year.
For Articling positions, you must submit your application directly to:
Articling Coordinator – Law Division
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X6
E-mail: carmen.gillespie@opg.com
Our security clearance and medical checks apply to all Articling student positions.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in order to successfully submit an application or need assistance in the selection process (for example, during an interview), please contact us and indicate that you require an accommodation to make your request.