College Co-Op Student- Outage Planning-4 Months-Fall 2025

Hydro One; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a co-op student in the Outage Planning department, where you will gain invaluable experience in project planning and execution for major electrical projects. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to the decarbonization of the grid, ensuring safe and reliable electricity for Ontarians. With competitive pay, paid training, and travel expenses covered for site visits, this position is perfect for self-starters eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Travel Expenses for Site Visits

Valuable Exposure to Construction and Project Delivery

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Technology program.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting staging plans for major electrical projects.
• Participating in project meetings and performing general office duties.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology Program

Job description

50418-Barrie-Temporary 4 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, dating back over 110 years to 1906. Our focus is on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities where we live, work, and play.

It’s an exciting time to join Hydro One!

The Outage Planning department is a key part of Hydro One’s commitment to decarbonizing the grid. If you want meaningful work experience with major capital projects (around $1B per year), this 4 to 8-month co-op opportunity might be for you. Working with our dedicated team, you will develop plans for major electrical projects from conceptual stages to completion, serving Ontarians for years to come. We seek a dynamic, self-starting individual capable of working independently to support our capital projects. This role will expose you to project planning, practical AutoCAD usage, stations work environment, and travel to various project sites across the province. The department supports project planning, construction coordination, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting staging plans.
• Understanding the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
• Performing general office duties as required.
• Participating in project meetings (some travel may be required).

What we offer:

• Valuable exposure to stations and lines construction, maintenance, protection and control, operations, and project delivery.
• Competitive salary.
• Paid training.
• Travel expenses paid for site visits.

Selection criteria:

• Valid G class driver’s license.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in an office and field environment, and to travel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering Technology program.

Applicants must be enrolled in post-secondary studies and plan to return to full-time studies after the work term, unless the work is necessary for graduation. Only applications via Hydro One’s career page are accepted. International students must have proper work permits and SIN.

Hydro One values diversity and inclusiveness, reflecting the communities we serve. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One. We welcome all qualified candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

Application deadline: May 26, 2025.

Note: Students may apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. For application difficulties, consult our help page here. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.