OG7GES and Candu Energy Indigenous Student Internship Program
About our Co-op Program
OG7GES, in partnership with Candu Energy, has established a paid co-operative education program for post-secondary Indigenous students. The program provides hands-on experience within AtkinsRealis offices, where students contribute to and learn from major infrastructure and mega-projects while developing meaningful, long-term career pathways.
Since its inauguration in 2025, OG7GES is proud to have supported eight co-op placements with AtkinsRealis, reflecting a shared commitment to Indigenous education, workforce development, and inclusive growth.
Are you currently enrolled in college/university?
Do you have:
- Attention to detail;
- High level of competency with MS Office suite;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and are adaptable to changing priorities?
If this is you, check out the opportunities below!
The Program:
OG7GES and Candu Energy Inc. an AtkinsRéalis company have partnered on a program to provide Indigenous Students with experience working on mega-projects, while ensuring culturally safe mentoring.
Work location(s): Candu offices in Port Elgin, Mississauga or Pickering
Discipline: Indigenous Relations, Marketing, Administrative, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Human Factors, Project Controls
Position Type: 4, 6, 8 or 12 month paid internship
Work Terms Available:
| Term | Application Submission |
|---|---|
|
Winter 2026 |
October 3rd, 2025 |
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Spring/Summer 2026 |
February 6th 2026 |
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Fall 2026 |
June 5th 2026 |
Who We Are
Candu Energy Inc. an AtkinsRealis Company
AtkinsRéalis has over 70 years of global nuclear expertise, delivering nuclear technology products and full-service solutions to nuclear utilities around the world. AtkinsRéalis is the steward of CANDU® nuclear technology, operating on four continents, and provides advisory and engineering services to other nuclear developers. With an innovative technology portfolio, including access to over 500 patented solutions, AtkinsRéalis solves technically complex challenges across the whole nuclear lifecycle from design and new build through asset management and from life extension and late life management through decommissioning and waste management. AtkinsRéalis operates and manages government nuclear research sites, transforming ageing infrastructure and safely managing legacy nuclear waste. AtkinsRéalis is also involved in developing medical radioisotopes for cancer research through its partnership with TerraPower. Read more on our Nuclear market page.
Why Nuclear?
Canada will need to triple its power production level over the next 30 years. Nuclear has a large part to play in that. Clean, low-carbon nuclear power has the lasting potential to break the world’s reliance on less sustainable alternatives and has the capacity to generate consistent sources of baseline power, which intermittent renewable sources can’t.
The growing demand for baseline power production has a massive impact (and opportunity) on employment. AtkinsRéalis relies on a specialized workforce that’s drastically growing to serve critical projects across Canada and export to the world. We are committed to building the talent required to execute industry needs.
In our Nuclear Team, you would be part of the team that:
- Works with the latest technologies
- Creates more sustainable energy solutions
- Collaborates with over 3,000 skilled experts
- Delivers end-to-end project solutions and supports all stages of the asset lifecycle
Employment Conditions:
- Internships are coordinated by OG7GES
- 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times.
- Hybrid work conditions – 3 days in office and 2 days from home
- Condition of hire- pass Candu security clearance.
- 1 hour per month of mentoring from OG7GES
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to work on a major project;
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities;
- Paid internship; and
- An exciting work environment focused on health and safety.
Does one of these opportunities speak to you? If so, reach out to:
Sarah Keown
Sarah.Keown@og7ges.ca
(519) 386- 1563