Early Careers Recruiter

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Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in Social Sciences, Business, and/or Human Resources or a related field with relevant experience

Base Location: Oshawa , ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2026

Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,573.49 Per Week

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team as an Early Careers Recruiter.

Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment, you will be responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring co-op students and new graduates. As an Early Careers Recruiter, you will play a critical role in building OPG’s future talent pipeline, partnering with business leaders, and ensuring recruitment processes and governance standards are maintained.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner and Consult with Business Leaders: Collaborate and consult with hiring managers to understand talent needs, provide strategic recommendations and guide them through the recruitment process. Build sourcing networks, and deliver a high-quality recruitment experience for hiring managers and candidates showcasing the full support available from the Recruitment & Onboarding team.
• Hiring Needs Assessment: Partner with hiring managers and Human Resources Consultant to forecast needs, build recruitment plans and ensure clear expectations, timelines, and support throughout the hiring and candidate evaluation process.
• Candidate Screening: Review and screen candidates to ensure best fit for OPG’s co-op and new graduate opportunities.
• Recruitment Strategy & Approach : Develop recruitment and onboarding strategies by aligning organizational objectives, reviewing job descriptions and consulting with hiring managers to determine the most effective sourcing approach.
• Equity & Diversity Recruitment: Champion OPG’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by supporting diversity hiring initiatives across all disciplines, strengthening equity-focused recruitment efforts throughout the organization.
• Business Change & Continuous Improvements: Proactively seek out, identify, and implement process improvements that enhance business support, expand market reach, and strengthen overall recruitment efficiency and effectiveness. Demonstrate a questioning attitude by challenging the status quo and recommending innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Industry Best Practices: Engage in relevant networks and forums to stay current on recruitment, talent attraction, and contractor management best practices.
• Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with universities, colleges and student groups and represent OPG at Campus events.
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Data and Metrics: Actively use the applicant tracking system to maintain accurate recruitment data and ensure dashboards and reports reflect reliable, up ‑ to ‑ date metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year University Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Human Resources, or a related field with relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in campus or new graduate recruitment
• Demonstrated passion for early careers recruiting and supporting the growth of emerging talent.
• Demonstrated capability of advising and guiding hiring managers and candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent, representing OPG as a professional brand ambassador.
• Experience recruiting equity ‑ deserving candidates, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and coordinating necessary accommodations.

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 AODA@opg.com

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.

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.

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.