The nuclear industry offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, including but not limited to:

  • Administrative and Clerical
  • Corporate Affairs
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Maintenance
  • Operations
  • Project Management
  • Safety
  • Skilled Trades
  • Supply Chain

There are programs in place to provide Indigenous job seekers with opportunities for employment within the nuclear industry. These programs aim to increase the representation of Indigenous peoples in the sector and provide access to training and development opportunities.

Bruce Power – Supporting Training to Employment Pathways (STTEP)

Apply to Bruce Power’s Indigenous Talent Pool:

Bruce Power Indigenous Employment Guide:

Bruce Power’s Supporting Training to Employment Pathways (STTEP) is a program designed to provide opportunities for Indigenous people. The program aims to create a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities; this can include areas such as trades, technical, and professional positions.

The program typically includes a range of initiatives such as pre-employment training, mentorship, and job shadowing opportunities. The program also includes partnerships with Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations to provide training and employment opportunities.

The goal of this program is to provide Indigenous people with the skills and experience necessary to pursue careers in the nuclear industry, while also increasing the diversity and inclusivity of the workforce.

Ontario Power Generation – Indigenous Opportunities Network (ION) Program

Indigenous Opportunities Network (ION) Program

ION Brochure:

OPG’s ION program is an initiative aimed at increasing the participation of Indigenous people in the workforce. The program focuses on creating opportunities for Indigenous people to access employment, training, and business opportunities within OPG by recruiting job-ready Indigenous people and placing them in skilled trades, project management and administrative jobs within the energy sector.

The ION program works with Kagita Mikam, an Indigenous employment and training agency, to recruit, and place skilled and qualified members from Indigenous communities across Ontario in jobs within the fastest-growing energy industry, including at OPG, union halls, and vendor partner organizations.