University Co-Op Student

49563 - Markham - Temporary - 4 months 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 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:

• Acquisition of new property rights (fee simple or easement) for transmission line, transformation and distribution line work, including
  • acquiring/releasing easements on private properties
  • dealing with encroachments on transmission and distribution properties
  • managing low voltage rights
• Market investigation and valuation
• Providing land rights management services for electrical transmission and distribution facilities across the province, including: negotiating licenses/leases for secondary land uses on corridor lands owned by the Provincial Government or the Company dealing with encroachments on transmission and distribution properties acquiring/releasing easements on private properties managing low voltage rights managing property tax payments.
• Reviewing and responding to municipal planning circulations that may affect Hydro One transmission assets.
• Managing payments for easement rights on lands over which the Company's transmission or distribution lines cross.
• Assessing and analyzing various real estate issues and preparing applicable real estate reports, summaries, spreadsheets and other similar documents
• Recording, documenting, and storing property documents related to the management of Hydro One property rights and real estate assets

Your job duties may include:

• Assisting Hydro One Real Estate staff in the above activities, with an emphasis on acquisition of property related activities but there could be an opportunity to assist with property management related activities.

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Experience with the market investigation, valuation, acquisition and management of real estate assets of a large, publicly held company in Ontario's energy industry
• Interactions with government (e.g. Provincial Ministries), public and private sector land owners, as well as legal professionals and elected representatives

Job Requirements:

• Discipline: Real Estate (e.g. Bachelor of Commerce, Real Estate and Land Use Planning)
• Academic Level: Minimum 2nd year of program completed
• Other requirements: Must valid licence to drive in the Province of Ontario and access to a vehicle for periodic travel to work locations

Additional Job Conditions:

You may be required to travel to other work locations within the province (primarily in the Greater Toronto Area).  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! Thank you for considering this opportunity and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are being considered for an interview or other assessment one of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch. Furthermore, if you are being considered for an interview and require special accommodations please let us know. Finally, short-listed candidates will be asked to pass a reliability check (which could include criminal background check, driver’s license abstract, education verification, etc.) prior being offered a job at Hydro One.

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. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.  

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.

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 2024.

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.

Deadline: 20 May 2024

**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. 

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