Protection & Control Technician​/Technologist

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Location:

Niagara, ON, CA, L0S 1J0

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent and a minimum 2-year college diploma in a related field of study.*

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Final date to receive applications: March 17, 2026

Salary Range: $41.77 - $64.60 Per Hour

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Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical & Control Technician/Technologist.

Reporting to the Senior Protection & Controls Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining and overhauling all electrical, electronic, control, protection and telecommunication systems associated with generating stations and facilities.

• Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain, overhaul, and assist in the design of electrical, electronic, control, protection, telecommunication, and testing equipment for generating stations and facilities.
• Prepare and maintain technical sketches, drawings, bills of material, and related documentation for electrical, control, instrumentation, protection, and telecommunication systems.
• Participate in large or complex projects, including new installations and technology upgrades, ensuring quality by providing feedback during design reviews and through commissioning and testing.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA and HMI systems, gateways, protocol converters, and field devices.
• Setup, install, and connect servers, network switches, routers, and network cables; maintain and repair communication systems.
• Commission, program, perform field testing, and generate compliance testing reports on electronic protection relays.
• Participate in investigations and studies with respect to system reliability and production improvements.
• Ensure safe work practices, maintain skills and knowledge of the Work Protection Code and health and safety guidelines, and adhere to all relevant requirements.

• Grade 12 or equivalent and a minimum 2-year college diploma in a related field of study.*
• 5+ years of experience as an electrical and control technician/technologist
• Preference to applicants with experience programming and troubleshooting Modicon PLCs using Unity Pro
• Preference to applicants experienced with practical and theoretical aspects of protective relaying and electrical fault analysis
• Work as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail
• Have exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Days based position, but flexibility required to work weekends as necessary
• Be eligible to work in Canada

* Relevant Field of Education includes:
Instrumentation Tech/Technologist;
Electrical Tech/Technologist;
Electronics Tech/Technologist;
Electromechanical Engineering Technology

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

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.

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