Nuclear Safety Analyst
About the role
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2026
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 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 Nuclear Safety Analyst.
Reporting to the Section Manager, Safety Analysis Improvement Project, the successful candidate will perform Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) to demonstrate that the utility’s response to transient events maintains required safety functions. This role ensures that structures, systems, components, and operator actions are effective and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and safety limits.
Key Accountabilities
Perform and/or provide technical oversight of contracted work related to the preparation and execution of safety assessments and analyses. Develop and apply analytical models to predict plant responses and assess the potential consequences of transient events that may challenge reactor safety systems, the reactor core, plant equipment, workers, the public, or the environment. Use safety analysis tools to model reactor behavior, assess neutron flux changes, and evaluate shutdown system performance Determine safety analysis limits that are used to establish station operating limits and the nuclear safety licensing basis Assess the effectiveness of shutdown systems and identify trips required to safely shut down the reactor during accident conditions. Contribute to the development and maintenance of station Safety Reports, Accident Analysis for Darlington and Pickering Prepare regulatory submissions on safety analysis and support regulatory discussions on the analysis Support industry working groups and research initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science or Engineering Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the nuclear industry. Knowledge of reactor physics, core reactivity monitoring and behavior, and deterministic safety analysis (DSA) is required Experience in modelling the steady-state core for flux and power distributions, core response to perturbations, behavior of the core to both slow and fast transients is desirable Experience or familiarity with core neutronics simulation codes is considered an asset. Experience with nuclear regulatory requirements and licensing basis development is a distinct advantage Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
#hybrid
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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 may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
Not the right fit? Search for Nuclear Safety Analyst jobs in Pickering, Ontario, Canada
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.
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Nuclear Safety Analyst
About the role
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shift: Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: July 16, 2026
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 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 Nuclear Safety Analyst.
Reporting to the Section Manager, Safety Analysis Improvement Project, the successful candidate will perform Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) to demonstrate that the utility’s response to transient events maintains required safety functions. This role ensures that structures, systems, components, and operator actions are effective and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and safety limits.
Key Accountabilities
Perform and/or provide technical oversight of contracted work related to the preparation and execution of safety assessments and analyses. Develop and apply analytical models to predict plant responses and assess the potential consequences of transient events that may challenge reactor safety systems, the reactor core, plant equipment, workers, the public, or the environment. Use safety analysis tools to model reactor behavior, assess neutron flux changes, and evaluate shutdown system performance Determine safety analysis limits that are used to establish station operating limits and the nuclear safety licensing basis Assess the effectiveness of shutdown systems and identify trips required to safely shut down the reactor during accident conditions. Contribute to the development and maintenance of station Safety Reports, Accident Analysis for Darlington and Pickering Prepare regulatory submissions on safety analysis and support regulatory discussions on the analysis Support industry working groups and research initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science or Engineering Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the nuclear industry. Knowledge of reactor physics, core reactivity monitoring and behavior, and deterministic safety analysis (DSA) is required Experience in modelling the steady-state core for flux and power distributions, core response to perturbations, behavior of the core to both slow and fast transients is desirable Experience or familiarity with core neutronics simulation codes is considered an asset. Experience with nuclear regulatory requirements and licensing basis development is a distinct advantage Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
#hybrid
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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 may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
Not the right fit? Search for Nuclear Safety Analyst jobs in Pickering, Ontario, Canada
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.