Fire chief Jobs in Pickering, ON

Posting End Date: 16/11/2026

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 4

Education Level: Grade 12 with 3 Grade 12 University Prep academic courses in Math, Physics and Chemistry or Grade 12 with 2 years of Community College in an appropriately related diploma or equivalent.

Base Location: Pickering or Darlington

Shift: Rotating Days and Nights

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range (per hour): $33.09 - $54.49

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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.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Nuclear Operator in Training.

Job Overview

This is a trainee role to obtain qualifications for the Nuclear Operator position with job duties listed below.

Working in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations:
On a shift or day basis, perform field and control room operator operations under the supervision of a Supervising Nuclear Operator (FLMa) and/or First Line Manager (FLM), for example, Field Shift Operating Supervisor (FSOS), Control Room Shift Operating Supervisor (CRSOS), which include monitoring, reporting and correcting deficiencies with reference to all tools available, found during the day-to-day activities.

Key Accountabilities

As a Nuclear Operator, you will support the safe and reliable operation of station systems and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and your level of qualification. Working under the direction of the Supervising Nuclear Operator (SNO), First Line Manager (FLM), or Authorized Nuclear Operator (ANO), as applicable, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform routine field and control room activities, including equipment inspections, monitoring, testing, start-up, shutdown, changeovers, isolations, set-point adjustments, and other operational activities within your qualifications.
• Monitor systems and equipment using approved procedures, Operator Field Guide Books, round sheets, control panels, and local indications. Identify abnormal or out-of-limit conditions, report deficiencies, and initiate or support appropriate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and perform diagnostic testing on systems and equipment, and respond to abnormal or emergency conditions as directed.
• Prepare, check, execute, and verify Work Protection Documents, where qualified, and perform delegated issuing authority duties when required.
• Maintain safe work areas through good housekeeping, fire prevention, emergency response practices, equipment clearance, and adherence to approved procedures.
• Support work activities through clear communication, accurate area logs and shift turnover, procedure writing and assessment, work requests, tagging, signage, and regular progress updates.
• Perform specialized roles when required, including Entry Monitor, Confined Space Coordinator, Green Man, and Access Control Monitor.
• Work collaboratively with other Nuclear Operators and station personnel to safely meet operational and production requirements. Qualified Nuclear Operators may also demonstrate operational activities to other operators preparing for JPMs and conduct evaluations when appropriately qualified.

Only fully qualified Nuclear Operators will perform control duties associated with their qualified stream.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with 3 Grade 12 University Prep academic courses in Math, Physics and Chemistry or Grade 12 with 2 years of Community College in an appropriately related diploma or equivalent.

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, 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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

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.

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.

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.