Program officer Jobs in Barrie, ON

52214 - Barrie - Regular Regular

Hiring salary range: $3,610.06 - $5,157.24 / 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!

New Grad Program

Candidates selected for this position will be included in Hydro One's New Grad development program.

Our New Graduate program reflects our long-term commitment to invest time and resources to build the best and brightest team. We are always on the lookout for individuals who have a passion for learning and are looking to build their career with Hydro One.

The two-year program offers a permanent position from Day 1, a combination of training and coaching, and the ability to rotate through several roles allowing New Grads to gain experience working on different projects and in different environments.

Program Eligibility

• • You have graduated with your bachelor's degree in 2025, 2026 or will graduate by May 2027
• • Or, you are currently completing a master's degree in a related field, you are graduating by May 2027, and have a maximum of 1 year between completing your bachelor's degree and enrolling in your master's program.
• • Good Academic Standing (A copy of your Official/Unofficial Transcript)
• • Valid, permanent driver's license (Ontario Class G)

Overview:

Our team connects planning, workforce management, performance insights, and operational execution to deliver transparent, efficient, and reliable forestry programs. Through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we enable informed decision-making, optimize resources and investments, and support the successful delivery of Hydro One’s Forestry objectives.

We Are looking for 1 New Grad – Assistant Network Officer within the Forestry Work Management team.

Duties may include:

• Conduct operational, technical, economic, and regulatory analyses to identify business needs, evaluate solutions, and support program delivery.

• Manage forestry programs and projects, coordinating activities with service providers, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Prepare financial reports, analyze program performance, and provide recommendations to support decision-making.

• Presenting updates to Leadership such as financial details, program risks and opportunities.

• Support the development and improvement of vegetation management programs, standards, processes, procedures, and risk management practices.

• Monitor service provider performance and recommend corrective actions to ensure program objectives are achieved.

• Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and regulatory submissions related to forestry and vegetation management programs.

• Analyze data and develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to support operational and business insights.

• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance vegetation management programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must meet New Grad Program eligibility requirements.

• University degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• Demonstrated interest in utility operations, asset management, project management, or process improvement through co-op, internship, academic, or extracurricular experience.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using data and reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint/Teams is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with SAP, project management principles, and workflow automation is considered an asset.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Additional education or certification in business, project management, or data analytics is considered an asset.

How to Apply:

If you share our passion for safety, our customer service focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we would love to hear from you!

Documents to Include (Mandatory):

• Resume
• A copy of your most recent Transcript (Official/Unofficial)
  
  

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.

Tell Us About You

As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.

We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.

Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.

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

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: November 2, 2026

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.

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 careers@hydroone.com. 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.

AI

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Consent and Privacy Notice

Hydro One uses Knockri Inc. to administer behavioural assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Hydro One and Knockri will collect and use your name, email address, job identifier, recorded audio or video responses, transcripts, and assessment results. If you contact candidate support, information you provide during that interaction may also be collected.

This information will be used to:

• Administer and support your assessment;
• Record, transcribe, and analyze your responses using artificial intelligence;
• Generate assessment scores and insights;
• Transfer assessment results to Hydro One’s recruitment system; and operate, secure, and maintain the assessment platform.
• AI-generated scores and insights will support Hydro One’s recruitment process but will not independently determine the outcome. Authorized Hydro One personnel will evaluate candidates and make final hiring decisions.
• Your information may be accessed by authorized Hydro One and Knockri personnel and approved service providers where necessary to provide recruitment, assessment, technical, integration, or candidate-support services. It will not be used to train or improve general AI models.
• Assessment information is primarily stored in Canada. Your name, email address, job identifier, and assessment results may be temporarily processed in the European Union to transfer information between Knockri and Hydro One’s recruitment system. Information processed outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
• Hydro One will retain assessment results according to its records retention schedule. Knockri will retain recordings and transcripts for the term of its agreement with Hydro One, unless Hydro One requests earlier deletion.

By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this notice.”