Instructor - Stations

50992 - Regular  

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and update training lessons and other training assignments for Station Services and Stations Construction personnel.
• Conduct various technical training courses for the Company pertaining to topics such as electrical, electronic, chemical or other specialties.
• Utilize theoretical and practical application for instructing trainees and other staff including trades, technician and technologist employees.
• Receive assignment and outline of requirements from Supervisor. Perform necessary field and office research.
• Maintain an awareness of the continuing development in training personnel and keep abreast of the changing pace of modern technology.
• Contact knowledgeable staff to solicit professional and practical views and suggestion for inclusion in lessons.
• Prepare and update lessons according to findings.
• Submit draft copies to Supervisor for approval and incorporate modifications as instructed.
• Arrange for the production of lesson material and distribute and retain copies as required.
• Instruct trainees and other personnel in the classroom, workshop or field, in various training locations throughout Ontario such as training centres, community colleges, local work centres or where adequate facilities are available.
• Present classroom material and ensure that trainees have an adequate understanding of what is being presented and that learning has taken place.
• Prove through established feedback methods that the lessons have been completely presented.
• Provide instruction workshops and exercises in the areas of skill training required for all levels of development.
• Provide instruction in appropriate levels of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic controls, Transport and Work Equipment and computer equipment as required.
• Instruct personnel in the proper use of hand and power tools, rigging, switching and grounding, computer and repair equipment, in order to be able to perform work required by a trainee when in the workplace.
• Supervise trainees and others on a continuing basis during their attendance at the classroom, workshop and field training locations.
• Assign work with instructions and direction as deemed necessary.
• Provide advice and guidance during progress and assist in resolving problem areas or clarifying instructions not readily understood.
• Review work assignments during progress as necessary and check work upon completion of assignment.
• Maintain order in the classroom, workshop and field training locations.
• Advise Supervisor of any problems.
• Participate in the preparation and setting of evaluations complete with marking and grading schemes to gauge comprehension, knowledge and preparedness of personnel receiving instructions.
• Forward evaluation to Supervisor and other interested parties as advised.
• Assist others as assigned in setting up workshops, laboratories and other training areas for skill training, including the use of tools and equipment.
• Work with others in developing training aids to enhance presentation of lessons. Review lessons developed for instructing, to determine where teaching aids could be most effective.
• Recommend the purchase of commercially available items for training purposes and obtain as approved. Develop in Power Point, Word, Visio and Excel and arrange for photographic, scanning and/or printing services as required to produce copies, CDs, slides, transparencies, videos and the like.
• Establish and maintain an inventory of illustrative materials or teaching aids for reuse or future application.
• Collaborate with other training groups in the interchange and shared use of teaching aids or facilities.
• Visit Company locations across the province to observe equipment in operation and the methods, techniques and procedures in practice under current modes of operation, in order to be familiar with new and modern equipment and methods.
• Maintain comprehensive records of individual participant attendance, achievement and progress in training. Provide assessment information in this respect to supervisory staff responsible for the total progress and development of trainees and other personnel in training.
• Maintain fleet, workshop, field and learning centre equipment in good working order and take inventory of equipment, tools and consumable items from time to time and report discrepancies to Supervisor for action.
• Maintain Signing Authority for the Company's Ministry of Transportation Drivers Licensing program.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Requires a knowledge of the principles and theories sufficient to allow an understanding of the principles of equipment operation utilized at a level to carry out the training activities related to trainees and other personnel.
• Requires a knowledge of computer technology to perform the various software applications used for classroom presentations.
• Requires a knowledge of English both oral and written to prepare and present lessons, examinations, teaching aids and comprehensive reports.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in and equivalent to a Grade XII education in a secondary school plus intermediate related courses. 

Experience:

• Requires experience in the electrical maintenance trade to be familiar with the operation and maintenance of the type of equipment used in the Company.
• Requires experience to be aware of the characteristics of such equipment and problems involved in servicing the electrical, electronic, instrumentation, chemical and computer systems.
• Requires experience with computer applications and teaching techniques to prepare and format lesson materials and evaluations.
• Requires experience with the various types of teaching aids and their values to assess and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Requires knowledge and ability to demonstrate hands on safe operation of Transport and Work Equipment that would normally used in the construction, operation and maintenance of power system equipment.
• Requires familiarity with the organization's structure, the responsibilities of departmental personnel, programs to be taught, the facilities available and the duties and associated supervisory responsibilities.
• Requires a valid AZ driver's licence to maintain the Signing Authority program.A period of over six years, up to and including eight years, is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Hydro One employees, you can apply online via the Careers module in Success Factors. To access Success Factors, click on the Talent Management link in the Applications drop-down menu on the HydroNet site. Otherwise, if you do not have Hydro One computer access, forward your application to Careers@HydroOne.com. In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please visit myHR.

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"Employer of the year 2025"

Deadline: December 22, 2025

Questions about the posting should be directed to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview or further evaluation and require special accommodations please speak with the hiring manager.

Hiring Manager/Interviewer:

Robert Lee

NOTE: An Employee who is the successful applicant to a vacancy that results in a move between the Hydro One companies (Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Telecom and Hydro One Remotes) will have his/her EI and CPP deductions restarted. If as a result of the restart of these deductions the employee over contributes to EI and/or CPP, the employee will be eligible for a refund of the over contribution through their personal income tax return. For further details, please contact the HR Support Centre.