Ontario Tech post lists nuclear and energy programs, consortium partners and facilities

Ontario Tech University published a post on its website on April 27, 2026, outlining energy-related programs, facilities and partnerships it says are connected to areas including nuclear technologies and small modular reactors (SMRs).

For local readers, the announcement is a snapshot of the university’s training and research work tied to the energy sector, including collaborations with other Ontario schools and industry organizations named in the post.

Ontario Tech’s post lists a Nuclear Engineering program and a Nuclear Career Accelerator. The university describes the accelerator as aimed at mid-career professionals transitioning into energy roles.

The post also says Ontario Tech is a founding partner of the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium, alongside Humber Polytechnic, Centennial College, Durham College and Georgian College. Ontario Tech describes the consortium as focused on “co-ordinated, applied training and capacity-building programs” aligned with the needs of the nuclear and broader energy sectors.

In describing its setting, Ontario Tech states that it is located “in one of Canada’s largest nuclear power regions.” The university’s main address is 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa.

The post highlights specialized training and research spaces, including advanced nuclear simulation and facilities named as the Clean Energy Research Laboratory and ACE.

Ontario Tech also points to its Brilliant Energy Institute and says it engages with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The university lists partnerships with organizations including Ontario Power Generation and Bruce Power.

Ontario Tech’s post also notes the launch of a new “Energy” webpage that compiles information about its programs, research and partnerships.