University Co-Op Student - Distribution Planning - 12 Months - Winter 2027 - Toronto

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One in Toronto is seeking a University Co-Op Student for Distribution Planning for a 12‑month term starting Winter 2027. The role centers on assisting the Distribution Investment Planning team with data analysis, business case preparation, and process improvements while building hands-on power system knowledge.

You will engage with internal customers, develop reports, and support asset data quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in post-secondary studies and returning to full-time studies after the work term.

Responsibilities

• Assist Distribution Investment Planning with data analysis and asset data quality.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Power system knowledge

Education

Enrollment in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical/Computer Engineering (Engineering Science) - 3rd year or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Co-Op Student - Distribution Planning - 12 Months - Winter 2027 - Toronto

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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 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
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline:

October 12, 2026

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.

Accommodations

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.

Compensation

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. 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.

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