Revitalization of the nuclear business at Ontario Hydro

Ontario Hydro Nuclear (OHN) is currently halfway through a three year turnaround program, design to position the organization for an open access electricity market in Ontario by the turn of the century. The organization is ahead of, or on target, in most key business areas including business performance, production of electricity, public safety and environmental performance. The only area where performance lags is in employee-related issues. This is due in large part to continuing concerns over job security -an issue that can be addressed once the next round of job reductions is complete. OHN's future success will be driven by continued application of business principles and drivers - such as fee-for-service contractual relationships between production divisions and support groups. Greater employee involvement through the Business Improvement Process will also be critical, as will continued unwavering commitment to nuclear safety