Environment Planner/Engineer

51217 - To Be Determined - Regular Not Applicable/Optional 

Hiring salary range: $3,710.00 - $5,300.00 / 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!

Accountabilities:

• Report to manager Environmental Services, Capital Projects & Programs team.
• Treat safety as a top priority.
• Provide key environmental support and significantly contribute to necessary environmental tasks and deliverables necessary throughout the project life cycle to ensure success. Projects may include a Class Environmental Assessment and subsequent permitting and monitoring support/oversight to address environmental commitments.
• Responsibilities will involve executing or supporting all aspects of the capital, customer and strategic work execution, including, but not limited to:
• Providing environmental input into the Project Initiation Phase (INIT) of planning by reviewing the proposed project scope, location and existing conditions within the project area.
• Identifying further work under the scope that will be required for compliance with regulatory constraints, company policies, or previous commitments.
• Preparing project estimates and attending meetings to provide identification of environmental risks and strategic advice to best meet the project schedule.  
• Retaining and managing environmental consultants through RFPs, proposal evaluation, and award. Administer consultant contracts. Understand typical cost ranges of each and drive quality and efficiency expectations from consultants. Review Contractor Environmental Management Plans.
• Tracking environmental work plans, budgets and schedules.
• Ensuring accuracy and appropriate application of technical data.
• Preparing Project Notices and enhanced and innovative engagement planning and execution.
• Meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and the public, as well as internal groups on various aspects of EA, approvals and permitting per Hydro One policies, while advancing resolutions.
• Procuring and directing environmental studies such as natural heritage, air & noise emission assessments, cultural heritage, land use, visual assessments, agricultural capability, Environmental Site Assessments, surface and groundwater studies etc.
• Participation in Community Open Houses (virtual and/or in-person).
• Addressing concerns and inquiries from various interest groups.
• Tracking of consultation with rights holder and other stakeholders (e.g., use of Borealis)
• The identification and assessment of environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential environmental effects, mitigation measures and avoidance opportunities.
• Ensuring consistency of approach with similar projects. Maintaining a transparent and repeatable project execution process.  
• Completing clear, well-written reports, presentations and documentation.
• Preparing and reviewing Environmental Due Diligence Reports, Environmental Protection Plans/Specification documents in support of electrical infrastructure projects (lines and stations).
• Obtaining environmental and related permits, licenses, approvals and authorizations.
• Documenting, organizing and filing project information appropriately within existing systems including Borealis consultation software, Commitment Layer of GIS, and in SharePoint.
• Conducting site visits and monitoring environmental aspects of stations and lines projects in the field.
• Provide guidance, and assistance to project and asset managers and construction personnel responsible for new transmission and distribution projects and refurbishment of existing facilities regarding environmental aspects, applicable legislation and guidelines, including corporate policies. 
• Apply a strategic mindset to dealings and negotiations with the various stakeholders, agencies and entities that is routed in respect, compliance and stewardship while serving the best interest of the organization. 
• Maintain an awareness of, and advance new techniques in the environmental management field. 
• Prepare and present technical and organizational information to internal or external groups. 
• Follow internal protocols and new practices to demonstrate consistency of approach and organization. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Four-year university degree (at minimum) in environmental studies, natural sciences, planning, or a related field.
• Over six years (at minimum) relevant work experience in the environmental field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience contributing to the delivery of Environmental Assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate well-rounded working knowledge of varied environmental disciplines assessed on infrastructure projects (e.g., natural heritage, cultural heritage/archaeology, soils and groundwater) along with applicable regulatory processes). 
• Experience undertaking environmental studies in one or more of the following areas: natural heritage (including SAR), air & noise emissions, hydrology, hydrogeology, socioeconomic, archaeology, heritage, and related fields.
• Strong understanding of environmental issues and legislative requirements (Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Ontario Water Resources Act, Endangered Species Act, Heritage Act, Ontario Public Lands Act, municipal environmental development requirements, other environmental legislation). 
• Experience obtaining environmental permits, licenses, and approvals (provincial, municipal, and federal) and working with associated guidelines, standards and best practices pertaining to EA, permitting and construction effect mitigation. 
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, interest groups and members of the public on planning and constructing new and upgraded transmission and distribution facilities. 
• Knowledge and experience with processes relating to the Class EA for Minor Transmission Facilities.
• Experience, managing, large scale archaeological programs and integration of associated GIS data are considered an asset. 
• Experience and understanding of environmental features to allow for timely, appropriate, and compliant environmental planning and implementation of environmental mitigation plans for construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience for conducting environmental monitoring during construction, including the documentation of effects mitigation and ensuring compliance with environmental management plans and commitments. 
• Understanding of design, construction, operation and maintenance of environmental controls typically found in electrical infrastructure projects 
• Ability to tender and monitor environmental consultant contracts and budgets. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Windows software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). 
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, processes and procedures.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license. 
• Working in adverse weather conditions and extensive walking may be required. 

Essential Competencies:

• Having high initiative, excellent attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with potential to lead interdisciplinary teams to execute projects.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision on multiple projects, having strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Flexibility and adaptability regarding changes to work.
• Able to assimilate new tasks/information quickly and apply the skills to various situations 
• Strong communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts, preparation of comprehensive technical reports, and presentations.
• The ability to understand the business implications of decisions and the ability to strive to improve organizational performance.

Possible Locations - Toronto, Barrie, Kingston 

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.

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Deadline: February 18, 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.

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