In Memoriam: Cristina Naidin – Director, Operations Production at Ontario Power Generation (Toronto, ON)

It is with profound sadness that we remember Cristina Naidin, who served with dedication and distinction at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Toronto. In her role as Director of Operations Production, Cristina made meaningful contributions to the energy sector and the many teams she worked with.

A Distinguished Career

Cristina Naidin held a senior leadership position within OPG, guiding production operations and contributing to the province’s power-generation infrastructure. Her expertise and commitment earned her recognition among her peers and collaborators. Her role in operations production placed her at the heart of decision-making for power generation, helping ensure reliability and safety in one of Canada’s most critical sectors.

Legacy and Impact

• Leadership in Operations: As Director, Operations Production, Cristina helped lead complex production systems, aligning teams, processes, and technology to deliver energy for Ontario.

• Mentorship and Team Development: Colleagues recall her as a leader who valued people — mentoring newer staff, encouraging professional growth, and fostering a culture of shared excellence.

• Commitment to the Community: Through her work at OPG, Cristina contributed to the broader public good: ensuring that Ontario’s homes, schools and essential services were powered reliably and safely.

Remembering Cristina

Though the exact details of her passing are private, Cristina’s absence leaves a significant void in the OPG community and among her many professional and personal connections in Toronto and beyond. Those who worked with her will remember her steady hand, her clarity of vision, and her warmth as a colleague.

Her legacy will live on in the teams she helped steer, the processes she improved, and the standard of leadership she modelled.

Messages of Condolence

Family, friends, and former co-workers are invited to share their tributes, memories and condolences. A private funeral service will be held, followed by a gathering for colleagues and friends to celebrate her life and contributions.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charitable cause of one’s choice aligned with Cristina’s values of leadership, community and public service.

Final Thoughts

Cristina Naidin’s tenure at Ontario Power Generation reminds us of the essential behind-the-scenes work that powers our communities and keeps systems running day and night. Her leadership in operations production mattered not just for immediate business outcomes, but for the many lives that depend on reliable power.

May her memory be a blessing, and may her impact continue to inspire those who follow in her professional footsteps.