BWXT Cambridge Jobs: 200 More Hires at Ontario Nuclear Plant
BWXT Cambridge jobs: after a C$80 million plant expansion, BWXT plans to hire 200 more workers in Cambridge, Ontario. See open roles and how to apply.
CanadaIn brief
- BWXT has finished a roughly C$80 million expansion of its nuclear components factory in Cambridge, Ontario.
- The project has already created 200 long-term jobs and the company aims to hire another 200 workers in Cambridge over the next year.
- BWXT's official careers site already lists Cambridge roles such as Fitter, RT UT Welder Fitter, Automated Welding Specialist and Shop Supervisor.
- Applications go directly through careers.bwxt.com; no agent or fee is involved.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Organization | BWXT Canada Ltd. |
| Official source | Defence Industry Europe – BWXT expands Ontario nuclear component plant and plans to hire 200 more workers ✓ defence-industry.eu |
BWXT Cambridge jobs are growing: BWX Technologies has finished enlarging its nuclear components factory in Cambridge, Ontario, at a cost of about C$80 million, and says it wants to hire another 200 workers there over the next year. Several Cambridge roles, mostly in welding, fitting, inspection and supervision, are already posted on the company's official careers site, and you apply online directly with BWXT.
What has BWXT announced?
According to Defence Industry Europe, the project brought 55,000 square feet of extra floor space plus new production machinery, and made the plant's nuclear clean room 40 per cent bigger. Work started in 2024. The project has created 200 long-term jobs, and the next 200 hires are the company's stated target for the coming year.
The factory is busy. Its order book includes 48 steam generators for the Pickering station's refurbishment and the reactor pressure vessel for Darlington's small modular reactor. John MacQuarrie, president of BWXT Commercial Operations, linked the extra capacity to the big reactor programmes of two customers, Ontario Power Generation and Bruce Power.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | BWXT Canada Ltd. (part of BWX Technologies) |
| Location | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Investment | About C$80 million |
| Jobs created so far | 200 |
| Further hiring target | 200 more over the next year |
| Where to apply | careers.bwxt.com |
Which roles are open?
BWXT's Canadian and International Jobs page showed these Cambridge postings when we checked on 12 November 2026:
| Posting | Date listed |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 11 November 2026 |
| Quality Records Technician | 11 November 2026 |
| Operations Manager, Components Manufacturing | 11 November 2026 |
| Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication (9 open positions) | 10 November 2026 |
| Automated Welding Specialist | 7 November 2026 |
| RT UT Welder Fitter (nuclear industry) | 6 November 2026 |
| Inspector Level C (CGSB MT2 and PT2 required) | 6 November 2026 |
The same page also carries BWXT openings in Peterborough, Kitchener, Oakville, Ottawa and Chalk River. Postings change daily, so the list you see may differ. BWXT has not published a role-by-role breakdown of the 200 planned hires, and pay is shown, where the company gives it, inside each posting.
How to apply — step by step
- Start on BWXT's own site. Visit the BWXT Canadian and International Jobs page and look for postings marked Cambridge, ON.
- Read the full posting. Check the certificates asked for. The inspector role, for example, names CGSB MT2 and PT2 in its title.
- Prepare your documents. Have an up-to-date resume, your trade certificates or welding tickets, and details of previous employers ready to upload.
- Apply online. You will need to create a free candidate profile on the BWXT careers site.
- Join the Talent Community. If nothing fits today, the careers site lets you sign up for email alerts about new jobs and career events. With 200 hires planned over a year, more postings should follow.
- Wait for contact. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the company. BWXT has not published a timeline, so keep applying elsewhere in the meantime.
Do I need an agent?
No. BWXT recruits through its own careers site, and applying is free. Do not pay anyone who claims to guarantee a job or an interview at the plant, and be wary of offers that arrive by chat app from people who are not on a bwxt.com email address.
Tips that improve your chances
- Lead with tickets and codes. For welding and fitting jobs, put your certifications and the processes you are qualified in near the top of the resume.
- Mention heavy fabrication. The plant builds very large pressure components, so experience with thick plate, pressure vessels or heavy machining is directly relevant.
- Show a quality mindset. Nuclear work is tightly documented. Give examples of following procedures, inspection records or audits.
- Common mistake: sending one general resume to every posting. Match the wording of each job's requirements.
- Be realistic about eligibility. Postings set their own requirements, and nuclear sites commonly require background checks. The announcement says nothing about sponsoring foreign workers.
Checklist: tailored resume, scanned certificates, references, Talent Community alert switched on. No application is certain to succeed, but applying early in a year-long hiring push gives you more chances.
What it means for job seekers
- Skilled trades are at the centre of this hiring, which suits welders, fitters, machinists and inspectors in the Waterloo Region.
- Ontario's reactor programme supports years of work across the supply chain; see our report on the Darlington SMR contracts for Ontario manufacturers.
- Apprentices finishing a trade should also read about the $5,000 Red Seal completion bonus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is BWXT adding in Cambridge, Ontario?
The expansion has created 200 long-term jobs so far, and BWXT says it aims to hire another 200 workers in Cambridge over the next year.
What jobs are open at BWXT Cambridge right now?
On 12 November 2026 the BWXT careers site listed Cambridge postings including Fitter, RT UT Welder Fitter, Automated Welding Specialist, Inspector Level C, Quality Records Technician and Shop Supervisor, Heavy Component Fabrication.
How do I apply for BWXT Cambridge jobs?
Go to the Canadian and International Jobs page on careers.bwxt.com, open the posting you want and apply online. You can also join the company's Talent Community for alerts.
What does the BWXT Cambridge plant make?
It builds large nuclear reactor components, including 48 steam generators for the Pickering refurbishment and the pressure vessel for the Darlington small modular reactor.
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