Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Graduated anytime between Spring 2024 up to and including February 2026
Base Location: Toronto, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: November 7, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,573.49 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 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 Energy Markets Trainee.
You will have the opportunity to explore different business streams and learn alongside experienced Energy Market Professionals on a rotational basis, once every 3 months within various Energy Markets Business Units. You will have the opportunity to explore various areas in Energy Markets roles in Market Strategy, Commercial Operations, Model Development & Analytics, Commercial Optimization, Trading & Valuation and Commercial Contracts & Partnerships on these short rotations. Upon completion of this 2-year rotation program you will progress into a role within one of the Energy Market business units on an ongoing basis.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Contribute and Learn Across Disciplines
- Work alongside experienced traders, analysts, and operations staff to deliver high-quality market insights and recommendations. Participate directly in projects that drive commercial value and operational excellence across OPG's generating fleet.
Develop Market and Commercial Expertise
- Support activities such as hydroelectric energy forecasting, forward price modeling, market product structuring, and correlation analysis. Learn to interpret market data and translate it into actionable strategies.
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders
- Engage with internal partners (plant operations, finance, and commercial groups) and external stakeholders including the IESO, OEB, Hydro One, and neighbouring ISOs. Assist in managing contracts, agreements, and cross-market interactions.
Support System Operations and Scheduling
- Contribute to outage coordination and short-term market scheduling by integrating generation data and analyzing day-ahead strategies. Help optimize energy delivery and ensure operational plans align with market opportunities.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Participate in process enhancement initiatives, documentation updates, and policy development that improve how OPG interfaces with the market.
Grow with Purpose
- Each rotation offers new challenges, mentorship, and the chance to make meaningful contributions while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and operational sides of Ontario's power system.Other duties as required.
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduated anytime between 2024 up to and including February 2026 from a 4-year university degree in Business, Finance, Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Must have less than 2-years of relevant work experience
- 70% GPA (B-) or higher (transcript must be included in application)
- Willingness to learn, take initiative and trouble-shoot
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
