Ontario Power Generation Looking for Training Officer at Pickering, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid, 3 days in the office

Education Level: 4-year University Degree.

Location: Oshawa, ON

Number of Position(s):1

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Deadline to Apply: September, 5th, 2023

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

NEW CAMPUS: In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cutting-edge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of a Training Officer based at our Oshawa, ON Headquarters.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning & Development, this position is responsible to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by providing comprehensive consulting and delivery of training, learning and development services.

Key accountabilities include conducting needs analysis, and evaluate development, learning and training activities to address business changes, performance, and behavior gaps primarily project based for technology and systems training. Ensure the business has the means to close the gaps for training, learning and development to promote effective and efficient performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

Key Accountabilities

• Administer training programs and co-ordinate course presentations, demonstrations and lectures. Plan, organize, allocate training assignments to instructional personnel and provided guidance and direction as required.
• Conduct staffing studies and develop training plans. Study staffing plans, forecasts, specific training and skill requirements needed to support plant operations. Recognize future training needs and develop recommendations as to the most efficient and economic means of achieving such objectives.
• Continually review and update training courses. Review and update training courses to reflect changing technology and personnel development requirements. Be aware of design changes and new developments in the nuclear power generation field. Study the effects on present lesson course material and revise as necessary. Recommend to Supervisor the updating of training curricula resulting from changes in design or operation of nuclear-electric stations. Be aware of out- side training courses and programs with a view to improving training center programs.
• Develop and administer qualification standards. Ensure that credits awarded to trainees at time of hire are consistent with standards and that trainees are excluded from those areas of qualifications pro- grams in which they are already competent.
• Develop and present training lessons. Prepare and present lectures and lessons on science fundamentals, systems and equipment principles, station systems, and related specialty training subjects for operators, trades, technical and professional personnel. Prepare outlines for lectures and written lesson material on topics associated with nuclear-electric power generation, in accordance with the curricula established by Supervisor. Devise or obtain training aids, illustrations or experiments that will aid in classroom teaching. Deliver lectures and give instruction to classes at assigned location as scheduled. Mark lesson assignments, and set and mark examinations, checkouts or other tests. Keep Supervisor informed of trainee performance as course progresses.
• Develop trades training courses. Develop and set up trades practices courses to train personnel in trades skills required for the nuclear trades qualification program. Prepare procedures for trouble-shooting methods to identify, locate and correct faults in instrumentation devices and circuits. Set up step-by-step procedures for the installation, repair or replacement of mechanical devices. Prepare or obtain illustrations to explain certain points or fundamentals, or to illustrate important features. Obtain and set up sample equipment.
• Direct and supervise training programs. Direct and supervise training activities at the training centers. Allocate assignments covering specific portions of the training course. Assist them in the preparation of material for presentation. Schedule lecture or demonstration periods in accordance with overall training program and rearrange or adjust as plant equipment is available for study or practical training purposes.
• Evaluate and report on trainee progress. Evaluate trainee progress to determine potential, readiness for promotion and suitability to fill openings in nuclear stations. Maintain records of each trainee’s results from assignments, examinations and check-outs. Carry out oral tests to ascertain general knowledge of trainees. Confer with technical specialists, instructors and demonstrators, to obtain test results, observations on work performance and other data pertinent to the trainees. Prepare and submit to Supervisor, reports and progress of trainees during the training cycle and upon completion of the courses.
• Participate in nuclear recruiting program. Participate in the recruiting and selection of personnel for operating, maintenance and professional level positions in accordance with the nuclear staffing and personnel development programs. Peruse, applications for employment and recommend those who it is felt should be interviewed. Participate in preliminary interviews with applicants and comment on suitability of candidates.
• Other Duties as Required

EDUCATION

• 4-year University Degree
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of nuclear and related sciences and associated mathematics to understand nuclear-electric generating station systems and operation and to prepare and present lectures on science fundamentals and specialty subjects related to nuclear-electric stations

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing, preparing and presenting lectures and lessons on science fundamentals systems and equipment principles, station systems and the like to meet present and future staffing requirements of operators, maintainers and professional staff for nuclear-electric generating stations
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges;
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables;
• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage multiple deliverables simultaneously;
• People and team oriented with a strong ability to establish an excellent level of confidence, credibility and cooperation with OPG’s internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written, is essential;
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively;
• A drive to achieve best value for money, meeting business objectives in a high profile, strategic, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while improving the customer experience and upholding OPG’s behaviors and values.
• The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

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:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our Promise To You

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

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., September, 5th, 2023.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.