Human Factors Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Base Location: Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply July 10, 2025
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 Pickering Computers and Controls Design team in the role of Human Factors Engineer.
Reporting to the Manager of Process Control, Security & Human Factors Engineering (HFE), the position will provide Human Factors Engineering Services to OPG Nuclear Generating Stations, Nuclear Waste and Advanced Inspection and Maintenance teams. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by coordinating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders and provide HFE services to a number of projects in order to achieve our goal of minimizing probability of human errors, and reducing consequences of human errors at Ontario Power Generation.
Key Accountabilities
- Design and implement changes to human machine interfaces of significant complexity using a range of recognised engineering methods and data, primarily in the cognitive domain.
- Provide expertise and guidance on human machine interface analysis methods, design methods and equipment selection.
- Prepare and conduct walk throughs, user groups, structured interviews, simulator exercises as necessary to collect data, verify and validate human machine interface designs.
- Provide guidance on the resolution of human machine interface licensing issues.
- Dissemination of relevant technical knowledge through development of internal standards and design guides.
- Contribute to a number of projects at a given time, including providing HFE design, guidance and services, as well as providing oversight of HFE services provided by vendors.
- Act as an HFE stakeholder in the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process for modifications and work collaboratively with Projects and other stakeholder departments and vendors when required.
- Meet with and correspond with Nuclear regulatory agencies.
- Preparation of Human Factors Engineering Program Plans
- Conduct and document function and task analysis
- Conduct and document user trials
- Conduct and document HFE verification and validation activities
- Preparation of Human Factors Engineering Summary Reports
- Maintenance of the OPG HFE program documents and design guides
- Preparation of estimates to complete various HFE activities.
- Initiate, prepare, and issue all required design documentation.
- Support engineering acceptance of modification turnovers.
- Provide Engineering Change Control guidance, provide active support to field issues and Field Initiated Changes, and facilitate a positive outcome with EPC vendors.
- Understand impacts on cost and schedule, and provide support to minimize impacts driving projects.
- Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents.
- Maintain process compliance during project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, with preference for focus on Human Factors Engineering, Engineering Psychology.
- Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (P.Eng, Limited Engineering License).
- Knowledge of human perceptual, cognitive and physical characteristics as they apply to human performance in an industrial setting. This includes but is not limited to display design, annunciation, workplace layout, panel design, training and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to selectively apply human factors design tools (e.g. system analysis, task analysis, network analysis) to specific goals within the design process.
- Demonstrated ability to carry a human machine interface design from concept through to implementation. This includes the ability to interpret engineering drawings, complex control logic and procedures.
- Good general understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation including instrumentation, monitoring, diagnostic and control systems.
- Good understanding of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements applicable to l&C in the nuclear environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently on multiple simultaneous projects.
- 4 years of cumulative experience related to the human factors' aspects of workplace design. Qualifying experience should include at least two of the following activities: design, development, and test and evaluation.
- Candidates should possess both Human factors experience and educational performance
- Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and must be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations;
- Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environment where showing initiative and self motivation are assets;
- Proven track record on delivering results;
- Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision
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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.
What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, 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 jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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.
Human Factors Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Base Location: Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply July 10, 2025
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 Pickering Computers and Controls Design team in the role of Human Factors Engineer.
Reporting to the Manager of Process Control, Security & Human Factors Engineering (HFE), the position will provide Human Factors Engineering Services to OPG Nuclear Generating Stations, Nuclear Waste and Advanced Inspection and Maintenance teams. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by coordinating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders and provide HFE services to a number of projects in order to achieve our goal of minimizing probability of human errors, and reducing consequences of human errors at Ontario Power Generation.
Key Accountabilities
- Design and implement changes to human machine interfaces of significant complexity using a range of recognised engineering methods and data, primarily in the cognitive domain.
- Provide expertise and guidance on human machine interface analysis methods, design methods and equipment selection.
- Prepare and conduct walk throughs, user groups, structured interviews, simulator exercises as necessary to collect data, verify and validate human machine interface designs.
- Provide guidance on the resolution of human machine interface licensing issues.
- Dissemination of relevant technical knowledge through development of internal standards and design guides.
- Contribute to a number of projects at a given time, including providing HFE design, guidance and services, as well as providing oversight of HFE services provided by vendors.
- Act as an HFE stakeholder in the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process for modifications and work collaboratively with Projects and other stakeholder departments and vendors when required.
- Meet with and correspond with Nuclear regulatory agencies.
- Preparation of Human Factors Engineering Program Plans
- Conduct and document function and task analysis
- Conduct and document user trials
- Conduct and document HFE verification and validation activities
- Preparation of Human Factors Engineering Summary Reports
- Maintenance of the OPG HFE program documents and design guides
- Preparation of estimates to complete various HFE activities.
- Initiate, prepare, and issue all required design documentation.
- Support engineering acceptance of modification turnovers.
- Provide Engineering Change Control guidance, provide active support to field issues and Field Initiated Changes, and facilitate a positive outcome with EPC vendors.
- Understand impacts on cost and schedule, and provide support to minimize impacts driving projects.
- Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents.
- Maintain process compliance during project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, with preference for focus on Human Factors Engineering, Engineering Psychology.
- Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (P.Eng, Limited Engineering License).
- Knowledge of human perceptual, cognitive and physical characteristics as they apply to human performance in an industrial setting. This includes but is not limited to display design, annunciation, workplace layout, panel design, training and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to selectively apply human factors design tools (e.g. system analysis, task analysis, network analysis) to specific goals within the design process.
- Demonstrated ability to carry a human machine interface design from concept through to implementation. This includes the ability to interpret engineering drawings, complex control logic and procedures.
- Good general understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation including instrumentation, monitoring, diagnostic and control systems.
- Good understanding of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements applicable to l&C in the nuclear environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently on multiple simultaneous projects.
- 4 years of cumulative experience related to the human factors' aspects of workplace design. Qualifying experience should include at least two of the following activities: design, development, and test and evaluation.
- Candidates should possess both Human factors experience and educational performance
- Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and must be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations;
- Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environment where showing initiative and self motivation are assets;
- Proven track record on delivering results;
- Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision
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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.
What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, 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 jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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.