Bruce Power

Location

Situated on the Lake Huron shoreline between the towns of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, Bruce Power is one of the largest independent electricity generators in Ontario, employing some 3,700 people and producing enough electricity to supply all the needs of a city the size of Toronto.

A popular destination for summer and winter tourists alike, Bruce and Grey Counties offer spectacular sunsets and beautiful, clean beaches. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking the Bruce Trail, cycling trails, boating, fishing, camping, cold water diving at the Fathom Five National Park, cottaging, dog parks and golfing at your choice of many beautiful courses. In the winter months, there are many activities to participate in such as downhill and cross-country skiing at one of the many local ski resorts, indoor and outdoor ice skating, snowmobile trails, and tobogganing.

Our area is also home to many religions with numerous churches and places of worship including a Mussalah and a growing Hindu community.

Schools

Bruce and Grey Counties offer a variety of choices for public and Catholic education including 43 public elementary schools, 11 public Secondary schools, 11 Catholic elementary schools and 2 Catholic secondary schools. French Immersion is also available at several of these institutions.

Medical Services

With 11 hospitals in Grey and Bruce Counties and several Medical Clinics, your access to quality medical care is readily available. In Owen Sound alone, there are 60 specialists providing a broad range of coverage and 21 family physicians. In addition to the basic ultrasound, lab, ECG and radiology services across the area, the Owen Sound location also houses a CT Scanner and MRI service.

Why Us?

Bruce Power employees earn very competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits and pension programs, while enjoying the peacefulness and fresh air of small-town or rural living.

At Bruce Power we reward and recognize our employees through a suite of programs known for their competitive positioning in the marketplace. Bruce Power believes employees must value reward and recognition programs to feel engaged.

Every year, Bruce Power conducts employee engagement survey to monitor our progress and make improvements based on employee suggestions. The Equity & Diversity Committee works together to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in all facets of life at Bruce Power including:

• A prayer room to accommodate those whose faith has prescribed prayer times throughout the work day. This private and discreet room is utilized regularly by members of certain faiths;
• Job sharing and reduced work schedules are available to employees with family or medical requirements. This helps to ensure our employees are able to tend to important personal demands while maintaining their duties at work – a win-win for both sides;
• Adjustable office equipment is standard to accommodate for differences in height among our workforce. All workstations are adjustable and our superior Ergonomics program offers many tools and resources for ensuring each person fits their workstation;
• We acknowledge that some people may require special measures in order to participate in job interviews and in our invitation to interview, we are incorporating a statement inviting candidates to request accommodations if required;
• We have a Native Circle on-site that serves as a support for Aboriginal employees. They also put together plans for the annual Aboriginal Day events on site. We are also in the process of creating other resource groups in 2012.

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