PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 246R
Process Operator – Power
A Process Operator—Power operates, monitors, adjusts and maintains processing systems and equipment by:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Steady monitoring and sound decisions keep complex energy systems safe and reliable.
Power process operators monitor and adjust boilers, turbines, generators, water systems and auxiliary equipment while responding to changing plant conditions.
7,200 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$108,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
electric generating stationscogeneration and district-energy plantsindustrial utility facilitiesrenewable and biomass power operationswater, steam and central plant control rooms
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Process Operator – Power ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway