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OPG Emergency Response Maintainer (Fire Fighter) Jobs 2026 – Pickering Nuclear Station Hiring

⚡🚒 Ontario Power Generation Firefighter Careers 2026

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is hiring for the position of Emergency Response Maintainer (Fire Fighter) at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario.

This is a unique firefighter career opportunity combining emergency response, hazardous materials operations, industrial firefighting, rescue services, and safety support within one of Canada’s largest power generation organizations.

If you are NFPA-certified and looking for a high-performance emergency services career in the industrial and nuclear sector, this could be your next step.


📍 Position Details

  • Position: Emergency Response Maintainer (Fire Fighter)
  • Company: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
  • Location: Pickering, Ontario
  • Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
  • Salary: $32.28 – $53.16 per hour
  • Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Application Deadline: May 9, 2026

🚨 Firefighter Responsibilities

As an OPG Emergency Response Maintainer, you will:

✅ Respond to industrial fire emergencies and hazardous materials incidents
✅ Provide rescue and emergency medical response services
✅ Inspect, test, maintain, and operate firefighting and HazMat equipment
✅ Operate SCBA and emergency response apparatus
✅ Support health and safety operations across generating facilities
✅ Process hot work permits and fire safety documentation
✅ Act as a technical resource on emergency response issues
✅ Participate in emergency preparedness and incident mitigation


✅ Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • High School Diploma
  • NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II Certification
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
  • Valid Ontario DZ Driver’s Licence
  • Standard First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Valid York Firefighter Fitness Test OR OFAI Stage 1, 2 & 3
  • Ability to pass OPG Firefighter Medical Assessment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

⭐ Preferred Qualifications & Assets

Preferred candidates may also have:

  • 3+ years of emergency response experience
  • Industrial or nuclear emergency response background
  • HazMat response experience
  • SCBA operational experience
  • Fire prevention and inspection knowledge
  • Procedure writing and technical documentation experience

⚡ Why Work for Ontario Power Generation?

OPG offers:

✔ Competitive firefighter wages
✔ Full-time industrial firefighter career
✔ Pension and benefits package
✔ Opportunity to work in nuclear emergency response
✔ Career development and specialized training
✔ Stable employment with one of Ontario’s largest employers
✔ Cutting-edge emergency response environment


🌎 About OPG

Ontario Power Generation is one of North America’s largest electricity producers, supplying approximately 50% of Ontario’s electricity through nuclear, hydroelectric, and low-carbon generation.

OPG is also advancing the future of energy through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), electrification projects, and sustainable energy innovation.

To apply for this job please visit www.opg.com.