Are you still trying to decide on a career path? It's okay if you haven't made a choice yet. One way to help you decide is by working in a student position at Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
OPG offers positions related to your academic program, as well as Summer student positions that are not directly related to your field of study. All of our positions offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to assess whether OPG is the right fit for you after you graduate.
Each year, we hire approximately 500 students into paid positions, year-round, across the province, in the following areas:
- Co-op and Developmental Positions
- Summer Positions
- Internship Positions
- Articling Student Positions
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Working at OPG gives you:
- the opportunity to challenge yourself with real projects;
- the experience of working in a large organization;
- the ability to earn while you expand your knowledge;
- an opportunity to learn from the best in the business;
- first-hand experience, which can help you in choosing the right career path; and
- a chance to meet like-minded people through our student-run social activities and student charity events.
OPG has created a very fair process for filling Summer student positions. If you are looking for Summer positions not related to your academic program, please read our Application Process for more details.
If you would like to learn more about student opportunities at OPG, check out our Calendar of Events and visit us in person at a campus near you.
Looking for scholarships? Check out our Student Awards page.
Looking to get a Certificate of Apprenticeship in Skilled Trades? Learn more about work hours and how to obtain the certificate.
Recruiting Timeframes
Summer Student Opportunities
| Work Term |
When To Apply |
| May ─ August |
February ─ March |
Co-op & Developmental Student Opportunities
| Work Term |
When To Apply |
| Winter: January ─ April |
September ─ October |
| Summer: May ─ August |
January ─ February |
| Fall: September ─ December |
May ─ June |
Internship Opportunities
| Work Term |
When To Apply |
| Typically begins in May |
November ─ December |
Articling Student Opportunities
| Work Term |
When To Apply |
| Typically begins in July |
Typically, July, the year prior |