Superintendent Transmission Lines

51171 - Essa - Regular .

Hiring salary range: $134,215 - $173,690 / year

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!

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Superintendent, Construction Services in Central and Southern Ontario to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex capital projects across transmission, distribution, civil, electrical, and environmental domains. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety and innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of high-impact infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor Area Managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Promote collaboration across departments and build strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Project & Construction Management
  • Oversee full project life cycles—from planning and estimating to commissioning and in-service.
  • Develop and implement constructability strategies to optimize design and execution.
  • Manage unionized labor relations, including grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Contribute to corporate capital delivery strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Set performance targets and monitor progress to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
  • Drive innovation in project delivery methods and resource optimization.
• Risk, Safety & Compliance
  • Lead risk management efforts across all project phases.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
  • Develop and implement annual Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
  • Provide clear direction and context to teams, aligning with corporate goals and policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Aligns team objectives with organizational goals and anticipates future challenges.
• People Leadership – Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and succession planning.
• Decision-Making – Makes sound, data-informed decisions under pressure and in complex environments.
• Collaboration & Influence – Builds trust and fosters partnerships across functions and levels.
• Operational Excellence – Continuously improves processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of outcomes and drives a culture of responsibility and integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; P.Eng. designation preferred however also encourage skilled trades designated workers with extensive leadership and construction management experience to apply 
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in utility or infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience managing unionized environments and large-scale capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, safety regulations, and risk management practices

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

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

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.

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Deadline: February 2, 2026.

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. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). 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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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.

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