Early Careers Recruiter

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<p><p>Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:</p><p><b>Education Level: </b>4 Year University Degree in Social Sciences, Business, and/or Human Resources or a related field with relevant experience</p><p><b>Base Location: </b>Oshawa , ON</p><p><b>Shift: </b>Days</p><p><b>Travel: </b>10%</p><p><b>Deadline to Apply: </b>February 21, 2026</p><p><b>Salary Range: </b>$1,704.68 - $2,573.49 Per Week</p><p><b>Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h3>JOB OVERVIEW</h3><p>Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team as an <b>Early Careers Recruiter.</b></p><p>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.</p><h3>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</h3><ul><li><b>Partner and Consult with Business Leaders: </b>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.</li><li><b>Hiring Needs Assessment: </b>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.</li><li><b>Candidate Screening: </b>Review and screen candidates to ensure best fit for OPG’s co-op and new graduate opportunities.</li><li><b>Recruitment Strategy & Approach </b>: Develop recruitment and onboarding strategies by aligning organizational objectives, reviewing job descriptions and consulting with hiring managers to determine the most effective sourcing approach.</li><li><b>Equity & Diversity Recruitment: </b>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.</li><li><b>Business Change & Continuous Improvements: </b>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.</li><li><b>Industry Best Practices: </b>Engage in relevant networks and forums to stay current on recruitment, talent attraction, and contractor management best practices.</li><li><b>Partnerships: </b>Build strong partnerships with universities, colleges and student groups and represent OPG at Campus events.</li><li><b>Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Data and Metrics: </b>Actively use the applicant tracking system to maintain accurate recruitment data and ensure dashboards and reports reflect reliable, up ‑ to ‑ date metrics.</li></ul><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li>4 Year University Degree in Social Sciences, Business, Human Resources, or a related field with relevant experience.</li><li>At least 4 years of hands-on experience in campus or new graduate recruitment</li><li>Demonstrated passion for early careers recruiting and supporting the growth of emerging talent.</li><li>Demonstrated capability of advising and guiding hiring managers and candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent, representing OPG as a professional brand ambassador.</li><li>Experience recruiting equity ‑ deserving candidates, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and coordinating necessary accommodations.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.</p><p>OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com</p><h3>What makes a career at OPG different?</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></p>
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