Business Analyst

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in Ontario is seeking a Business Analyst to support Supply Chain strategy development and management. The role includes policy implementation, budgeting, procurement activities, and training development. Candidates should have strong financial analysis skills and relevant experience in Supply Chain management. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on community impact and employee growth.

Benefits

Recognized among Canada's Best Employers

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of financial concepts and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement activities and project management.
• Familiarity with financial administration and analytical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing Supply Chain policies.
• Perform budgeting activities and variance explanations.
• Participate in procurement and track key deliverables.

Skills

Supply Chain management

Financial analysis

Report preparation

Stakeholder communication

Education

4 years of University training

Job description

Business Analyst

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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 Function

Perform assigned work under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager to assist in developing, evaluating, and implementing Supply Chain strategy, policies, procedures, and management systems in the provision of Supply Chain support to line management. Participate in ensuring that Supply Chain policies and procedures are understood and enforced by all lines of business.

Job Description

• Participate in the development of Supply Chain policies and procedures including analysis, interaction with stakeholders, recommendation, documentation, and implementation.
• Assist in ensuring that the Supply Chain internal control structure is sound including implementation of audit findings; compliance monitoring including testing, reporting and implementing findings; reporting to various governing bodies on the status of outstanding findings etc.
• Perform activities related to budgeting and reporting including financial budgets, trends and forecasts, including variance explanations.
• Participate in procurement activities including developing RFx’s, evaluations, negotiations, awarding contracts and set up of Purchase Orders.
• Identify opportunities for Supply Chain Services policies and procedures training and develop an action plan to deliver the training.
• Assist in identifying and setting up tracking systems related to key Supply Chain Services deliverables.
• Participate in project type work as initiatives are identified. Depending on the complexity the individual may be a team member or a leader of the initiative.
• Supervise staff on a limited basis staff including assigning and checking work. Provide advice, guidance and instruction, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

• Requires advanced knowledge of financial concepts, principles and related disciplines including purchasing, internal control, information management technology associated with the development of business support and evaluation policies and techniques relative to supply chain.
• Requires a knowledge of written and oral English in order to prepare reports and discuss recommendations with internal and external personnel. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years).

Experience

• Requires experience within the Supply Chain management and control environment to acquire an understanding of Supply Chain practices and procedures approval processes, financial and information systems and controls and the structure and relationship of the organization.
• Requires experience to be familiar with the financial administration and analytical requirements of the Company.
• A period of over 4 years and up to and including 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

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 2025.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

Hydro One and its partners/affiliates may use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

"Employer of the year 2025"

Deadline: January 5, 2025

In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.

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.

Job Segment

Telecom, Telecommunications, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Technology, Operations

2009-2022 Hydro One Networks Inc. All rights reserved