College Co-Op Student-Transmission Capital Work Execution - 4-8 Months- Winter 2025

Hydro One


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Barrie, ON
Contract type: Intern
49866 - Barrie - Temporary - 4-8 Months

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Discipline: Electrical Engineering Technology

Academic Level: Second or third year of study

Other requirements: AutoCad, BI reporting

Additional Job Conditions

Periodic travel may be required

The Work Execution and UWPC Services department is a key member of HydroOne’s commitment to decarbonizing the grid. If you would like to get meaning work experience with major capital projects ($1B per year), then this 4 to 8 month coop could be for you. Working with our dedicated team of professionals, you will develop plans to deliver major electrical projects from conceptual stages to a completed product that will serve Ontarians for years to come. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter, capable of working independently in assisting our team supporting capital projects. This exciting opportunity will expose you to areas of project planning, practical ACAD usage, stations work environment and travel to various project sites throughout the province. The Outage Planning department provides support in project planning, coordinating construction activities and ensuring a safe work area for personnel.

What You Will Do For Us

Drafting staging plans.

Gain an understanding in the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).

General office duties as required.

Participate in project meetings (some travel may be required).

What we will do for you

Gain valuable exposure in the following areas;

Stations and Lines Construction services.

Stations Maintenance and Protection and Control.

Operating.

Project Delivery.

Expenses paid travel to site locations.

Selection Criteria

Valid G class drivers license.

Proficient in MS office suite

Proficient in AutoCAD

Able to work in an office environment

Able to travel

Able to work in a field setting

Excellent communication skills.

Team player.

Enrolled in a Electrical Engineering Technology program

Hydro One requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Deadline: September 17, 2024

  • Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term.

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