Status: Contract (Up to 18 Months)
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus post-secondary related to Chemical or Environmental Technology
Base Location: Toronto
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 75%
Deadline to Apply: February 19, 2025
Salary Range: $37.87 - $61.98 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.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Environmental, Chemical & Safety Technician/Technologist.
Reporting to the First Line Manager - Performance & Testing, this position provides technical expertise in the areas of chemical, environmental and safety issues as they relate to OPG facilities, including workplace hazards and are responsible for interpreting environmental and health and safety legislation, chemical and waste management related to OPG operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of corporate and local programs and projects, as it relates to the areas of Environment, Health and Safety, and Emergency Management
- Provide environmental expertise, monitoring and sampling to support programs such as: Waste management, TDG, HAZMAT, Designated Substances, Water/air quality, contaminated lands and site specific ECA requirements.
- Provide health and safety expertise when developing safe work plans
- Perform mathematical calculations and upload system data accordingly
- Prepare and maintain reports and records
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 or equivalent, plus a 2-year college degree in Chemical or Environmental Technology or related field
- Chemical Technician experience considered an asset
- Prior experience in industrial workplaces or powerplants, or experience performing environmental field sampling is considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills required to work with both internal and external stakeholders and Government agencies.
- Well versed in MS Office applications and advanced functionality including, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must hold a valid Ontario driver's license in good standing.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
