Co-op Student, B.O.O.S.T

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Co-op Student in the Operations department, contributing to a transformative program aimed at optimizing business operations through digital innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop project plans, and create impactful visualizations that inform decision-making. Your passion for technology and strong analytical skills will be key in supporting the BOOST program's goals. If you're eager to make a difference in the energy sector and enhance your professional skills, this 8-month term position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of minimum 2nd or 3rd year in a related program.
• Good knowledge or internship experience in IT Strategy and Business Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop project plans and manage documentation to drive execution.

Skills

Project Management

Business Process Modeling

Business Analytics

Data Science

Change Management

Information Systems Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

2nd or 3rd year of Business, Engineering, or Computer Science

Postgraduate studies in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Department: Chief Operating Officer's Office

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the Ontario Energy Board.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is currently seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join our team as an 8-month term Co-op Student in the Operations department of the Business Operations Optimization and Systems Transformation (BOOST) program team.

BOOST (Business Operations Optimization and Systems Transformation) is a multi-year program designed to implement a new platform for data and workflow management across various OEB processes. BOOST focuses on transforming and optimizing the OEB’s business operations and digital systems to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support digital transformation initiative and optimize infrastructure.
• Develop and manage project plan, use cases, functional specifications, and performance metrics to monitor progress and identify risks.
• Support in developing and maintaining project documentation, documenting future-state workflows, and implementation strategies to drive decision-making and execution.
• Assist in performing stakeholder analysis, tailor communication strategies, and assist in workshops to gather and document business requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, supporting business case development and roadmaps.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to track outcomes and inform decision-making processes.
• Provide other support to the BOOST program team as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of minimum 2nd or 3rd year, or post graduate student of a Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields program registered in a co-op program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated coursework related to Project Management, Business Process Modeling and Optimization, Business Analytics and Data Science, Change Management, and Information Systems and Technology Management is an asset.
• Good knowledge or internship experience in IT Strategy, Business Transformation, IT Operations, or IT Optimization.
• Knowledge of and passion for technology and digital trends.
• Business acumen to align technology solutions with strategic goals.
• Ability to gather, analyze and compile data, then create visualizations to explain the findings (e.g., graphs and charts).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [e-mail].