Engineer/ Engineering Trainee (Human Factors) (Temporary/Contract)

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At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

Currently, our Human Factors division has an Engineer/Engineering Trainee opportunity. The successful candidate will be providing Human Factors input into the engineering change control process, managing the Bruce Power Human Factors program, overseeing the work of numerous HF contractors working for Bruce Power, representing Bruce Power on national and international standard and guidance committees, and interacting with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) on behalf of Human Factors in Design at Bruce Power.

This is a temporary position which may be for a period of up to 60 months, offers a competitive compensation package and is located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario.

What will you be responsible for?

• Contribute to and foster a safety culture to support Bruce Power’s Safety First value;

• Maintain and revise the Human Factors Engineering Program Plan (HFEPP) currently in place at Bruce Power;

• Identify innovation opportunities to improve and enhance the Human Factors program at Bruce Power;

• Maintain and/or update Human Factors procedures for the section/department/division as required;

• Identify and quantify risks and mitigating actions associated with the Human Factors in design process at Bruce Power;

• Actively engage with Bruce Power’s licensing department when necessary to interface with the CNSC to represent Human Factors at Bruce Power;

• Review and provide Human Factors input to engineering changes via the engineering change control process for systems and components to support operations, small projects and/or capital programs;

• Execute Human Factors work programs and author Human Factors Engineering deliverables as required;

• Provide Human Factors technical evaluations, advice and problem solving to support maintenance, operations, and engineering management;

• Collaborate with station/system stakeholders including operations, maintenance, and design engineering when executing HF in design activities;

• Develop engineering business related deliverables including Task definition sheets (TDS’s), TDS coversheets, budget estimates and work break down structures (WBS’s) as required;

• Participate in training programs to further own development and assists in the development of others; and

• Review relevant industry Operating Experience and regulatory requirements and initiate actions as necessary.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess working knowledge of Human Factors codes and standards including MIL-STD-1472H, NUREG-0700, NUREG-0711, CSA N290.12, CSA N286.12, and their application to nuclear licensing where applicable;

• Able to proactively recognize and manage risk;

• Self-critical and continuing to improve on a personal level in both technical and interpersonal soft skills;

• Creative thinker with results orientation to challenge the status quo and seek to implement innovative solutions to common Human Factors engineering practices;

• Possesses understanding of Human Factors in the Nuclear Industry;

• Attention to detail and accuracy;

• Possess learning agility to understand the complex interactions and business practices of other functional areas within the Bruce Power organization;

• Problem solving and pattern recognition abilities to address root causes of process barriers and inefficiencies.

• Basic familiarity with the high level layout and functioning of a CANDU nuclear power plant;

• Quality written communication skills. Able to write high quality, clear and concise reports. Able to communicate to senior levels of management in both technical and business related topics; and

• Professional verbal communication skills. Able to present to Bruce Power engineering and non-engineering audiences, if required, and communicating the importance of engineering governance and configuration management.

Education and Experience:

Engineering Trainee (Occupation Code 670207)

• Completion of 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering. A focus in Human Factors, Kinesiology, Psychology or Engineering with an HF emphasis is considered an asset.

• Required to obtain a valid Professional Engineers of Ontario certification.

• A period over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of experience is considered necessary.

Engineer (Occupation Code 670325)

• Completion of 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering. A focus in Human Factors, Kinesiology, Psychology or Engineering with an HF emphasis is considered an asset.

• An Ontario Professional Engineering designation is required (P.Eng).

• A period of over 6 years, up to and including 8 years’ experience is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.