Tiverton, Ontario: Bruce Power recently announced a partnership with four Ontario colleges on six diploma programs. The partnership, announced August 24, is expected to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for the company's workforce.
"We want to ensure that people attending college with a goal of employment at Bruce Power as an Operator, Maintainer or Technician have options identified that will help with this goal," said Chip Horton, Vice President of Nuclear Operations Support Division, the executive sponsor for establishing these partnerships. "Although we are pleased to announce these partnerships, it is important to note that throughout this selection process Bruce Power was impressed with the excellent programs available at colleges throughout the province for people seeking employment in our industry and graduates from all colleges will continue to be tapped for future employees," Horton added.
The colleges and programs selected are: Lambton College in Sarnia for the Chemical Production and Power Engineering Technology program, Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program and Mechanical Technician Industrial Millwright program; Georgian College in Owen Sound for the Power Engineering Technology program; Georgian College in Barrie for the Electrical Engineering Technology program; St. Clair College in Windsor for the Chemical Laboratory Technology program; and Algonquin College in Pembroke for the Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety program.
Graduates from these six programs, in addition to a college diploma, will eventually be eligible to receive certification under the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program, a standardized certificate program developed to help ensure that potential nuclear plant workers study an industry-approved curriculum. Additionally, students in the partner programs will be offered field or cooperative experiences that are consistent with the program description including opportunities at Bruce Power.