Assessing Specialist

Job Title: Assessing Specialist
Location: Pickering, On
Duration: 12-month contract
Schedule: Monday–Thursday (4x10s)
Hourly Rate: $70 – $80/hour
Site Support: Not required

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Assessing Specialist to support nuclear project execution activities in Pickering. This role is well-suited for candidates with strong expertise in OPG procedures, work planning, and inspection/test planning within regulated environments.

This position is highly focused on ITP and work package development, supporting engineering and project execution teams in a structured nuclear setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform OPG AS9 Assessing activities in accordance with site procedures
• Lead and support Workplan preparation, review, and approvals
• Develop detailed Work Packages, including:
  • Lift Plans
  • FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) Plans
  • Confined Space Plans
• Prepare, review, and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensure all documentation aligns with OPG standards and nuclear quality requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and QA teams to support project delivery

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience working with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) or a vendor supporting OPG
• Proven experience with OPG AS9 Assessing
• Strong background in OPG Work Planning (Preparation / Review / Approval)
• Hands-on experience with Work Package preparation (lift plans, FME plans, confined space plans, etc.)
• Extensive experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) (Preparation / Review / Approval)

Nice to Have

• Previous experience supporting projects at OPG sites (Pickering/Darlington)
• Experience working with vendors such as Framatome
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes in nuclear or regulated industries

Why Apply?

• Competitive rate ($70–$80/hr)
• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday schedule)
• Long-term 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Opportunity to work on critical nuclear projects with a leading organization