Status: 12 Month Contract
Education Level: 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent
Possible locations available:
Number of Positions: 1 position
Priority in hiring will be given to qualified persons who self-identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit as outlined in the Application Process below.
Shifts(s): Days (specific rotations may be hybrid)
Travel: Yes - 25%
Deadline to Apply: October 9, 2024
Salary range: $1,651.02 - $2,492.48 Per Week
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
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.
ACCOMMODATIONS
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.
If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com
JOB OVERVIEW
We invite you to apply our Management and Professional Trainee position in the Dam and Public Safety department. This position is an excellent opportunity to build lasting relationships with professionals in the hydroelectric power generation industry while undertaking skills development to further your goals. Build lasting relationships with professionals in the hydroelectric power generation industry while undertaking skills development to further your goals.
Under the guidance of the Sr. Advisor, Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety you will work with staff members in various fields such as Indigenous Relations, Engineering, Production and Operations. You will learn about programs that support the Social License and Corporate Citizenship of hydroelectric utilities including Waterways Public Safety Risk Management, Emergency Management and Dam Performance Monitoring.
Your focus will be to assist with Dam Safety Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning. This involves learning about OPG’s internal processes and the response of external organizations in the unlikely event of a dam failure. You will assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of exercises as well as the ongoing maintenance of the plans. Your experience with OPG’s approach to Dam Safety Emergency Preparedness and Response can be transferable to other emergency scenarios and in other organizations.
We will rely on your verbal and written expertise to assist in crafting messaging important to Waterways Public Safety. This will involve the creation of signage for specific communities and the development of educational materials aimed at youth.
We are seeking candidates with an interest in hydroelectric utilities and emergency management. This is a paid position for a term of 12 months (but is negotiable) and the start date can be flexible.
In your application, please tell us about yourself and your goals. Computer skills and experience with virtual meetings, word processing and spreadsheets is very much an asset.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
EDUCATION
A 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS
What Makes a Career at OPG Different?
As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:
Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility
Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:
Our promise to you:
Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., October 9, 2024
OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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 for this posting will be given to qualified persons who self-identify as an Indigenous Peoples in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
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