REGINA — With demand for nuclear talent on the rise, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University have partnered to deliver the Nuclear Career Accelerator program in Western Canada.
Ontario Tech currently offers the Nuclear Career Accelerator, an 11-week online upskilling program delivered from its Ontario campus, for mid-career engineers and technical professionals who are entering or advancing within the nuclear sector. The program provides foundational training in nuclear systems, safety and regulatory frameworks and is structured to support working professionals through applied, industry-aligned learning.
Under the agreement, Saskatchewan Polytechnic will be the exclusive delivery partner for the program across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
“This new partnership with Ontario Tech University comes at an exciting time as Western Canada advances plans for nuclear energy to support clean, reliable power generation,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, Saskatchewan Polytechnic president and CEO. “We are focused on the future, listening to industry and leading the way in delivering skills-based education. We are here to support Canada’s nuclear workforce.”
As Canada’s only university with an accredited undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program, Ontario Tech brings national leadership in nuclear education and research, supported by specialized infrastructure and long-standing industry partnerships. Saskatchewan Polytechnic complements this expertise through its applied learning model, strong industry engagement and experience delivering customized training solutions at scale.
“Canada’s nuclear future depends on developing a highly skilled workforce at scale,” says Dr. Steven Murphy, president and vice-chancellor, Ontario Tech University. “By partnering with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, we are extending Ontario Tech’s leadership in nuclear education to expand access to high-quality, industry-informed training and support workforce development across Western Canada.”
This is another step towards building Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Western Canadian Nuclear Training Centre, to increase nuclear workforce training opportunities in response to growing national and global demand.
The centre is designed to provide training for mining and energy employees who need nuclear-specific skills, technical professionals looking to transition into nuclear, current students and recent graduates looking for the expertise and skills to thrive in this high-growth industry, and leaders preparing for small modular reactor projects and regulatory compliance.
By offering comprehensive training and compliance support, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech are positioning themselves as key partners in Canada’s nuclear expansion and a leader in workforce readiness.
