Job Description
Location: Oshawa, ON, CA, L1H 8W8
Req ID: 54470
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4-year University education in Computer Science or other relevant programs within Data, AI or ML.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: January 23, 2026
Salary Range: $2,658.86 - $3,118.72 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 looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data and Artificial Intelligence, this position is responsible to provide leadership and technical specialist support for the design and life cycle management of AI systems that support the secure economic operation and commercialization of the power generation assets of OPG. You will manage initiatives and provide for technical direction, user requirements, system design, software development, systems integration, research, and training. OPG has an incredible amount of untapped data, and you will be one of the people leading the charge to harness this data.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead cross-functional teams to drive AI project execution, translating business requirements into technical specifications. Ensure alignment with business objectives through effective communication and methodologies like Agile and Scrum.
Architect and design AI solutions from inception to deployment, leading the development and implementation of advanced AI/ML models.
Support the development of AI governance frameworks, advocating for responsible AI, risk management, and best practices in data and analytics.
Champion AI communication and education initiatives, ensuring employees at all levels understand the capabilities, benefits, and implications of AI. Drive change management efforts to foster a culture of AI adoption and continuous learning
Apply expertise in data science methods, including Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, and Optimization.
Train, deploy, and manage AI/ML models and solutions, such as logistic regression, decision trees, clustering, Bayesian networks, and Generative AI techniques, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering.
Apply best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, version control, test-driven development, and MLOps/DevOps.
Implement MLOps practices to build end-to-end pipelines and deploy models in production.
Mentor junior team members and participate in code and architecture reviews.
Conduct data cleansing activities and data quality management, including performing feasibility studies to ensure data suitability for AI/ML solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory completion of a 4 year University education in Computer Science or other relevant programs within Data, AI or ML.
Minimum experience of over 4 years and up to and including 6 years is considered necessary in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and statistical modelling.
Proven experience driving business value as a Data Scientist or AI/ML Developer, including deploying ML models to production (estimated 4-6 years in the field).
Experience building and delivering data science products in Python, and familiarity with major libraries/ tooling.
Familiarity with Software Engineering and MLOps best practices.
Familiarity with version control software such as git.
Experience with communicating business value from data science projects to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with building and managing data pipelines that perform preprocessing and cleaning tasks on large datasets in Spark.
(Nice-to-have) Experience with Azure and cloud development environments such as Databricks.
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 [email protected]
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 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.
#LI-Hybrid
Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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.
Req ID: 54470
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4-year University education in Computer Science or other relevant programs within Data, AI or ML.
Base Location: Oshawa, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: January 23, 2026
Salary Range: $2,658.86 - $3,118.72 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 looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data and Artificial Intelligence, this position is responsible to provide leadership and technical specialist support for the design and life cycle management of AI systems that support the secure economic operation and commercialization of the power generation assets of OPG. You will manage initiatives and provide for technical direction, user requirements, system design, software development, systems integration, research, and training. OPG has an incredible amount of untapped data, and you will be one of the people leading the charge to harness this data.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead cross-functional teams to drive AI project execution, translating business requirements into technical specifications. Ensure alignment with business objectives through effective communication and methodologies like Agile and Scrum.
Architect and design AI solutions from inception to deployment, leading the development and implementation of advanced AI/ML models.
Support the development of AI governance frameworks, advocating for responsible AI, risk management, and best practices in data and analytics.
Champion AI communication and education initiatives, ensuring employees at all levels understand the capabilities, benefits, and implications of AI. Drive change management efforts to foster a culture of AI adoption and continuous learning
Apply expertise in data science methods, including Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, and Optimization.
Train, deploy, and manage AI/ML models and solutions, such as logistic regression, decision trees, clustering, Bayesian networks, and Generative AI techniques, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering.
Apply best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, version control, test-driven development, and MLOps/DevOps.
Implement MLOps practices to build end-to-end pipelines and deploy models in production.
Mentor junior team members and participate in code and architecture reviews.
Conduct data cleansing activities and data quality management, including performing feasibility studies to ensure data suitability for AI/ML solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory completion of a 4 year University education in Computer Science or other relevant programs within Data, AI or ML.
Minimum experience of over 4 years and up to and including 6 years is considered necessary in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and statistical modelling.
Proven experience driving business value as a Data Scientist or AI/ML Developer, including deploying ML models to production (estimated 4-6 years in the field).
Experience building and delivering data science products in Python, and familiarity with major libraries/ tooling.
Familiarity with Software Engineering and MLOps best practices.
Familiarity with version control software such as git.
Experience with communicating business value from data science projects to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with building and managing data pipelines that perform preprocessing and cleaning tasks on large datasets in Spark.
(Nice-to-have) Experience with Azure and cloud development environments such as Databricks.
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 [email protected]
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 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.
#LI-Hybrid
Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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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