Armed Nuclear Security Officer

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions : On-site

Education Level: College Diploma or University Degree in Police Foundations Law & Security Administration or Criminology

Base Location: Pickering ON / Bowmanville ON

Shifts(s): Days and/or rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: September 28 2025

Salary Range: $32.28 - $53.16 Per Hour

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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 team in the role of Armed Nuclear Security Officer

Reporting to the Security First Line Manager this position is responsible to carry out assigned duties of a Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) or a tactically trained Nuclear Security Officer at a Nuclear Generating Station. This includes but is not limited to access controls foot and mobile patrols searches enquiries and incident investigations monitoring and lock and key control activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations: Perform the duties of a Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) or a tactically trained Nuclear Security Officer at a Nuclear Generating Station as prescribed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - Nuclear Security Regulations and in accordance with oral and written instructions company and site specific policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
  • Provide access control at site perimeter and station entry/egress posts; monitor control and record pedestrian and vehicular traffic entering and leaving the station. Conduct searches of persons packages and vehicles for weapons explosives and contraband upon entry to the Protected Area; and Category I II or III nuclear material on exit. Check out vehicles and personnel to monitor level of radiation. Prevent unauthorized entries or possible breaches of security and take appropriate action; arrest and detain intruders until arrival of police. Control and regulate on-site traffic and parking facilities.
  • Carry out daily foot and mobile patrols of buildings and grounds to enforce trespassing regulations and to check on the overall security of the facility. Initiate Deficiency Reports to repair defective security equipment and record and report all irregularities. Provide first aid and assist in water rescue and fire response as required. Respond to alarms on site and at remote locations
  • Carry out enquiries and investigations of incidents discovered during security patrols or as requested by Supervisor. Gather evidence prepare reports act as a witness and provide evidence in court as required. Respond to requests from police and fire departments including assisting the police in accident investigations on and off site. Prepare motor vehicle accident reports according to established procedures
  • As required in the position of tactically trained Nuclear Security Officer carry use and ensure security of apparatus including firearms less lethal options communications equipment and other equipment related to the security function. Comply with legal responsibilities regulations and corporate policies and procedures with respect to carrying securing and using a variety of less-lethal and lethal weapons systems.
  • Participate in station emergency exercises security drills and crew/platoon practices. Perform designated activities during actual or simulated emergency conditions or executions of Station or Site Contingency Plan in accordance with established procedures and practices. Successfully complete mandatory security and radiation safety training courses and as required in the position of tactically trained Nuclear Security Officer re-qualify on all equipment procedures and physical standards to ensure appropriate fitness for duty.
  • Provide on-the-job training to new Nuclear Security Officers or tactically trained Nuclear Security Officers as assigned by demonstrating security functions. Provide direction to visitors in terms of site locations and general entry and egress procedures. May as directed provide security input at orientation sessions with on-site personnel on their role in maintaining general security of the nuclear power generation facilities.
  • Act as a Peace Officer under the Public Works Protection Act.
  • Accountable for the health safety and well being of self and others in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • College Diploma or University Degree in Police Foundations Law & Security Administration Criminology.
  • 2 years of working experience in an enforcement statutory compliance military emergency management field or comparable security environment is considered an asset.
  • Qualifications normally acquired during successful continuous experience in enforcement statutory compliance military emergency management field or comparable security environment are considered an asset.
  • Valid G-Class Ontario drivers licence.
  • Valid standard first aid and valid CPR-C certificates.
  • Have or be able to obtain a valid Restricted Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
  • Have the ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Nuclear Security Officer Training Course successfully pass fitness psychological and medical testing and obtain a Level II Security Clearance.

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

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 provinces 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 OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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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.

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