Summer Student - Customer Experience, Communications and Sustainability Division

Hydro Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local utility provider in Ottawa is seeking Summer Students to join their Customer Experience, Communications, and Sustainability team. This unique opportunity allows post-secondary students to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the community. Candidates must have completed at least one year of their studies and be available full-time from May 4 to August 28, 2026. Positions are available in customer service, communications, community engagement, and energy conservation programming.

Qualifications

• You will return to full-time studies at an accredited college or university in Fall 2026.
• Able to work full-time in-person from May 4 to August 28, 2026.
• Provide proof of a valid G driver's license, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Customer Experience, Communications, and Sustainability.
• Contribute fresh ideas and teamwork in various areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Completed minimum of one year of post-secondary education

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

2026 Summer Student Program

May 4 to August 28, 2026

Put your education into practice this summer within our Customer Experience, Communications and Sustainability Division as a Summer Student.

Power up Your Career at Hydro Ottawa Group!

Summer students at Hydro Ottawa help empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve, while building their skills and gaining hands‑on work experience in their fields. We are hiring post‑secondary students like you and are committed to providing an experience that will help advance your career.

Here is what some of our past students have said about their experience with us:

“I found this a great learning experience to apply knowledge learned in the classroom and translate it into a real word setting.”

“By having my work seen as valuable I was able to do something I once considered too intimidating to even consider.”

“I learned a lot about what it means to work on a team and to collaborate with different people who have different skill sets.”

This year we are looking for post‑secondary students who can bring their education, enthusiasm and fresh new ideas to the table. We are seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds with skills in communicating, teamwork and time management.

What We Need From You:

• You have completed a minimum of one year of post‑secondary education, will be returning to full‑time studies at an accredited college or university in Fall 2026, and can provide proof of enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year
• You are available to work full‑time, in‑person at one of our facilities throughout Ottawa from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026
• You can provide proof of a valid G driver’s license if the role you are applying for requires you to drive a company vehicle

It’s not every day you get a chance to be a part of something bigger. Apply today and join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Sounds Interesting? Here’s Where We Need You!

We have multiple opportunities in the following areas:

• Customer Service Representatives
• Communications and Marketing
• Community Engagement
• Energy Conservation Programming

We appreciate your interest and will follow up with individuals whose skills and experience qualify them for the available roles.

Hydro Ottawa Group is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Posting End Date - January 30, 2026

Location: Ottawa, ON Posting End Date (if applicable): January 30, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.