Status: Contract (4 or 8 months)

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: University, minimum 1st year completed

Base Location: Pickering, Courtice, Oshawa, Bowmanville

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2026

Salary Range: $33.59 - $44.77 per hour

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 as we work 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.

APPLYING TO OPG’S CO-OP PROGRAM

This posting is for multiple co-op positions at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) starting in September 2026. Applicants will be reviewed and matched with OPG managers hiring students within their discipline. The job description and accountabilities below are broad and may not reflect the specific duties of each placement. If selected for an interview, you’ll receive details about the specific role, team, and responsibilities.

Job Overview

As a Co-op Student at OPG, you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills for your future career. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and contribute to projects that support a sustainable future.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to real-world projects that align with your field of study and career interests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deliverables.
• Apply classroom knowledge to practical, hands-on work assignments.
• Learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes relevant to the industry.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and ensure smooth operations within your assigned department.
• Take ownership of delegated responsibilities and deliver quality results.
• Communicate effectively with team members, mentors, and stakeholders.
• Engage in mentorship opportunities to gain insights and guidance from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time, post-secondary student in a recognized institution, pursuing one of the following areas of study:
  • Data Analytics
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Engineering
  Students specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the above disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Have completed a minimum of 1st year in an undergraduate program at university by the start of the opportunity.
• Returning to full-time studies in the same program following the completion of the work term OR require the work term or co-op placement to graduate.
• Have a minimum average of 70% cumulative GPA (transcript must be included in application).

Important note for Co-Op Applicants: When submitting your application, please include all of your work and volunteer experience on your resume, even if you feel it may not be directly relevant. This allows us to gain a complete picture of your professional background.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a security clearance application. Before the application can be completed, ID verification will be required. To help prevent any potential delays in the security clearance process, candidates will be required to obtain their government-issued physical documents, including one of the following: their driver’s license or passport or status card, as well as their birth certificate and work permit (if applicable).

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and co