Talent

Ranked third in Ontario for engineering, with the only Nuclear Engineering undergraduate program accredited in Canada, Ontario Tech is the premier Canadian destination for nuclear talent development. Our university provides practical learning opportunities through modern facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring our graduates are equipped with the skills needed for success in the nuclear industry.

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Ontario Tech is Canada's premier university for nuclear talent development and provides several types of programming for individuals interested in the nuclear sector.

We offer the only Nuclear Engineering undergraduate program in Canada. Our program is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

In Fall 2023, we welcomed our first class into our new Energy Engineering Program. Students learn different aspects of energy systems including hydrogen, electrical, nuclear, renewable and energy storage.

Ontario Tech is also ranked number 3 in Ontario for engineering. Our engineering programs include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering. Learn more about our engineering programs.

Our graduate diplomas are intended for current industry workers to expand their knowledge and skill sets in specific areas, without the extended commitment of a graduate degree. These programs include Nuclear Design Engineering and Nuclear Technology.

View all of our nuclear programs

Learning environment 

Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs, including:

• Corrosion and Electrochemistry Laboratory 
• Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC)
• Environmental Radiation Laboratory
• High- Performance Computing and Visualization Laboratory
• Nuclear Simulation Laboratory
• Radiation Protection Laboratory
• Scientific Instrumentation Laboratory 

Ontario Tech University has a long history of offering experiential and work-integrated learning to its students. These activities enrich student learning while preparing them for their future careers. For the organizations who hire them, it is a valuable and effective way to access the fresh thinking, skills and capabilities that students offer while also building a network of future employees.

Not only do our students gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in nuclear science and technology through our specialized undergraduate programs, but through our commitment to experiential learning opportunities, including co-op placements and internships, students are enabled to apply their skills in real-world settings. This collaboration between students and faculty fosters groundbreaking research initiatives, addressing key challenges faced by the nuclear industry.

Furthermore, Ontario Tech's strong partnerships with industry leaders provide students with valuable networking opportunities and access to cutting-edge technologies, ensuring they graduate with the skills and expertise sought after by the nuclear sector. Thus, Ontario Tech serves as a pivotal hub for nurturing the next generation of nuclear talent and driving innovation in the industry.

Many of our undergraduate and graduate programs are tailored specifically to individual companies, such as the Ontario Power Generation Advanced Operations Overview for Managers (AOOM) program, designed to broaden the station operations and systems knowledge of managers who have not held positions in operations. More than 200 students have graduated from the AOOM program since its creation in 2007. Similar programs are offered to other nuclear industry organizations, tailored specifically to their workforce needs.

In partnership with the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, Ontario Tech offers a course to industry professionals in small modular reactor design and engineering. 

Through a longstanding partnership with the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE), Ontario Tech professors contribute their expertise as instructors in the UNENE Master's in Nuclear Engineering program and UNENE Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Engineering.

Our university is home to the IAEA Collaborating Centre in Canada. Through the IAEA CC, Ontario Tech hosts the Canadian IAEA Nuclear Energy Management School with its partners, CANDU Owners Group (COG) and UNENE. The NEM program provides engineers with advanced skills to keep them at the forefront of their profession as well as leadership training and a portal to global industry knowledge. Our expert educators also contribute to other forums globally including through COG and the World Nuclear Association.

Ontario Tech supports certificate programs such as the Nuclear Professional development Centre – CANDU Decommissioning certificate and Nuclear-Research Hybrid Energy Systems certificate.

Ontario Tech TALENT, a subsidiary of Ontario Tech University, is geared to meet industry-specific training and education needs. It offers bold new approaches for learners to remain job-ready through lifelong learning.

VIEW ALL OF OUR ENERGY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS