As Canada expands its energy infrastructure, the demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce to power the clean energy transition is greater than ever. Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have joined forces to meet this challenge, combining their unique strengths to prepare the next generation of talent across Ontario, Canada, and the world.
Ontario Tech leads this initiative through its industry-driven programs, including Canada's only accredited undergraduate Nuclear Engineering degree, ensuring that the workforce is equipped with both advanced technical expertise and hands-on experience. Humber complements this with its renowned expertise in training, applied research, and its leadership in delivering clean energy programming that is essential for building, maintaining, and expanding the nuclear energy infrastructure supply-chain.
A national effort for a clean energy future
To meet Canada's growing energy and talent needs, there must be a co-ordinated, national approach. Ontario Tech and Humber are working alongside select post-secondary institutions across the country to cultivate a workforce capable of supporting Canada's largest and most critical nuclear developments. These collaborative efforts will keep Canada at the forefront of clean energy innovation, while positioning nuclear power as a key pillar of our net-zero future.
Powering the world with Canadian expertise
Canada is uniquely positioned to address the growing global demand for clean, reliable power. With decades of expertise in CANDU reactor technology, recent advancements in small modular reactors, world-class safety and regulatory standards and specialized workforce development programs, Canada has the knowledge and capability to support international energy transitions.
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"Strategically located in the province's energy capital, Ontario Tech is a national leader and one of North America's top three producers of nuclear sector talent at the undergraduate level. By combining Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering research expertise, reputation for outstanding academic programming, and leading infrastructure with Humber's trades training capabilities, we're generating a workforce pipeline to meet the energy needs of tomorrow, while driving job growth, innovation, and international partnerships."
-Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University
"Canada has a legacy as a global leader in nuclear energy. As the demand for clean, reliable energy continues to rise, the nuclear energy industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. We recognize that meeting this demand requires a highly trained workforce proficient in nuclear technology, safety protocols, and emerging innovations. Humber and Ontario Tech are proud to work together to advance our country's energy future and lead the advancement of nuclear energy on the global stage. Together, we are shaping the next generation of nuclear professionals."-
-Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO, Humber Polytechnic
