John P. S. Froats (P. Eng.)

John Froats is a recognized leader in the CANDU Nuclear Industry. With over 45 years of experience in reactor design, start-up and operation, John has an extensive knowledge and experience base in all aspects of Nuclear Generation. He is known for his passion in leading people and for high standards of technical performance.

John currently holds the role of Associate Professor and Nuclear Engineer in Residence at Ontario Tech University, and is Principal of Froats & Froats and Associates. At CSA, he is the Past Chair of the Nuclear Executive Steering Committee, a member of the CSA N290.2 Technical Committee and a member of the CSA Standards Development Council. He has served on the Nuclear Safety Review Board for Ontario Power Generation (March 2011 to June 2014), and as Chair of the Safety Advisory Board and Advisor to the Board for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (April 2014 to the present).

John Froats received his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) Degree from McMaster University, his Reactor Shift Manager Licence from the AECB, is a graduate of the OPG Senior Nuclear Plant Manager Program and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.