University Co-Op Student- Distribution Planning - 12 Months - Fall 2026

51643 - Toronto - Temporary 12 months 

Hiring salary range: $2,136.59 - $3,301.53 / bi-weekly

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!

Job Duties Include:
Assisting members of the Distribution Investment Planning and Distribution Station Engineering Team with respect to the responsibilities described and assigned tasks mentioned below:

• Assess and Analyze Distribution System Asset Data
• Contribute to Developing power system investment plans to provide capacity reinforcement, reliability improvement, and/or asset refurbishment
• Respond to Customer Information Requests
• Assess the Merit and Viability of Distribution Investment Decisions
• Work with other Service Providers and Stakeholders to Improve the Quality and Completeness of Asset Data
• Preparation of business cases and other business documents
• Designing and documenting processes and improvements
• Other duties may include: interfacing with internal customers, writing technical or non-technical reports, performing or assisting with presentations, assisting on task tracking and completion status, etc.

This Job will provide the following Professional Development opportunities:

• Enhance technical knowledge related to power systems planning
• Enhance development of communication skills and skills to effectively deal with technical and process issues
• Knowledge of power industry accepted standards

Job Requirements:

• Discipline: Electrical/Civil/Mechanical/Computer Engineering/Engineering Science, power system option is an asset
• Academic level: Completion of 3rd year or higher
• Other requirements: Good written and oral communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong ability to interface and work with others, knowledge of basic power system components, and strong time management skills.
• G Class Driver’s License

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.  

As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.

We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.

Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.

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.

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 careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026. 

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: May 25, 2026

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

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.