College Co-Op Student - Area Distribution Engineering Technician - 8 Months - Winter 2027 - Orillia

52101 - Orillia - Temporary 8 Months

Hiring salary range: $2,045.66 - $2,523.60 / 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!

You will be a member of the above group, which is responsible for:

• Assist with Engineering Investigations for new customer connections and upgrades. Complete a Layout in accordance with current business practices and policies for forwarding to the Field Business Centre.
• Prepare sketches and associated details for water, rail and pipeline crossings for use by others. Meet with representatives of telephone, cable TV companies, other utilities and government agencies and obtain reaction to proposed joint use agreements.
• Prepare and process billing authorization and permits, as necessary. Carry out staking activities and prepare staking data.
• Prepare and report job estimates including instruction order with activities, taking into consideration such variables as structures, spans, soil types, components, and work methods based on field observations and input from Supervisor.
• Collect delinquent accounts and restoration of same upon payment of account.
• Provide field data for engineering studies.
• Carry out routine meter changes and readings.

Your job duties may include:

Assisting with or completing on your own:

• Cable locates, new line staking, negotiating easements, design of new/upgraded services, voltage conversions, mapping, computer work, dealing with customer issues, and utilizing test equipment.

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Upon completion of the 4-month term you will have a solid understanding of the Area Distribution Engineering Technician role and function within Hydro One Networks Inc.
• You will have been exposed to various methods, procedures, processes, equipment, and programs that assist the technical group in completing their day to day work.
• You will have performed a variety of hands-on functions associated with completing the scheduled work of our ADET department.

Selection Criteria

Job Requirements:

Discipline: Students enrolled in the Electrical or Civil Engineering Tech Programs, minimum 1st year.

Additional Job Conditions:

• Daily reporting and attendance to the Area Office.
• Candidates must have a valid and current G2 class driver’s license.

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

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.”