Overview

The electricity sector will have many interesting jobs and careers over the coming decades. Because many workers are reaching retirement age, approximately 50 per cent of employees in this industry are expected to leave their jobs in the next 10 years. Plus, it takes about five years for new employees to ramp up to their jobs, so there will be a real demand for graduates in the near future.

These jobs are vital to everyone since energy is one of our most fundamental needs. Power generation in Canada is an important industry with a rich history of lighting our cities, powering our TVs and computers, and energizing our industries and businesses.

Careers in the nuclear industry offer a wide range of challenging and creative jobs with excellent salaries and benefits and lifelong learning opportunities.

The nuclear industry in Canada is preparing for a major renaissance driven by the need to refurbish existing nuclear reactors and to build new reactors to replace an aging fleet of nuclear power plants. New nuclear power projects are being planned or considered in Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Careers in the nuclear sector can be found in every province and territory across the country. They include engineers, scientists, technicians, skilled trade and technology workers, professional management and entry-level positions as well as other positions related to electricity generation, uranium mining and milling, used fuel management, nuclear medicine, research, environmental and earth sciences, manufacturing, agriculture and more....

Be part of a dynamic and growing workforce

Careers in the nuclear industry offer women and men challenging work, competitive salaries and benefits and opportunities for advancement. Nuclear employees help to protect the environment by supporting Canada’s nuclear power plants, which do not emit the gases that cause climate change or smog.  These nuclear stations also provide over 15 per cent of Canada’s electricity and over 50 per cent of the electricity generated in Ontario.