Posted 15 days ago
Human Factors Engineer
@ Ontario Power Generation
Oshawa, Ontario
Overview
Ontario Power Generation is hiring a Human Factors Engineer to oversee Human Factors Engineering activities for the BWRX-300 small modular reactor program. The role integrates HFE into design and operations across multidisciplinary teams, supports CNSC regulatory submissions, and manages HFE schedules and documentation. The position is a regular full-time day-shift role based in Oshawa, Ontario, with about 10% travel, and requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and an Ontario engineering licence or eligibility for one.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee HFE analyses for the BWRX-300 program
- Coordinate HFE with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Develop HFE deliverables for CNSC regulatory submissions
- Manage HFE schedules and progress
- Maintain HFE documentation and traceability
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years HFE experience in a regulated industry
- Knowledge of N290.12 and CNSC REGDOC-2.5.1
- Strong project management and technical writing skills
- Eligible for Ontario professional engineering licence
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Factors Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
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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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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | hydro-electric powerrenewable energy sourcesnuclear powerworker safetythermal powerand water safety |
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Posting End Date: 06/11/2026
Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 1
Education Level: Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Base Location: 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8W8
Shift: Days
Travel Required: 10%
Salary Range: $1,664.34 - $2,622.59
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.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Human Factors Engineer.
Job Overview
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Human Factors Engineer.
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position is responsible for overseeing the execution of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities for the BWRX-300 program and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, including N290.12 and CNSC REGDOC-2.5.1. The role is accountable for integrating HFE requirements into the design and operation of the BWRX-300 through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while supporting project delivery, regulatory submissions, and licensing commitments within an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee the execution of Human Factors Engineering analyses and activities in compliance with N290.12, CNSC REGDOC-2.5.1, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Apply existing HFE Program Plans and develop new plans, methodologies, and execution strategies to support project and licensing objectives.
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Instrumentation & Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, Safety, Operations & Maintenance, Training, and Digital Strategy, to ensure effective integration of HFE requirements.
- Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of Human Factors Engineering integration throughout the design and operational development of the BWRX-300.
- Identify, develop, review, and coordinate HFE deliverables required to support engineering design activities and regulatory submissions to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
- Manage schedules and monitor progress of HFE activities, ensuring deliverables are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, project milestones, and contractual commitments.
- Maintain documentation, records, status reports, and traceability of HFE activities to support internal governance, regulatory reviews, and audits by OPG and/or the CNSC.
- Provide technical expertise, recommendations, and guidance on human factors considerations to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to support safe and effective plant design and operation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Factors Engineering within a regulated industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying Human Factors Engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices to complex engineering projects.
- Experience developing, implementing, or overseeing Human Factors Engineering programs, plans, analyses, and assessments.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and integrating human factors requirements into engineering design processes.
- Strong project management, planning, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance activities and preparing technical documentation for regulatory review is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with nuclear industry standards, including N290.12 and CNSC REGDOC-2.5.1, and experience working within Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environments is considered an asset.
- 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 [email protected].
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.
The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.
Important Information
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.
All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
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.
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.
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