Zone Distribution Plan Tech

52021 - To Be Determined - Rotation  Temporary

Hiring salary range: $4,457.19 - $4,741.71 / 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!

Location: TBD

The successful candidate will work from one of the following locations: Barrie Corporate Office, Belleville, Ottawa, Essa, St. Thomas, Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, or Toronto.

Job Description:

• Participate in the preparation of plans, schedules and work programs for various Zone work groups in accordance with scheduling processes and work methods and procedures (HODS).
• On behalf of the Senior Planning Technician, convert the larger Zone Work Plan into location-specific work plans, and translate Zone awards into executable work assignments for individual work centres and/or work crews.
• Act as the Zone custodian and operator of all relevant scheduling software applications, particularly as they relate to projects/programs, and act as the Zone representative in the use of the enterprise Planning/Scheduling system.
• Establish program and project milestones, monitor and report performance/accomplishments relative to those milestones and adjust and react to any changes to plan as they occur on behalf of the Senior Planning Technician. Assess program/project issues and concerns as they occur, and escalate if required to the Senior Planning Technician in a timely manner.
• Ensure materials are ordered, T&WE, Contracted Services, Locates, Outages and specialized equipment are in place to meet schedule requirements for all program work and large projects.
• Coordinate the scheduling of engineering/estimating required for all program and project type work. Provide technical information/guidance and or Construction techniques to the field to assist with producing these estimates. Provide a technical view in reviewing estimates created in the field verifying for correctness
• Act as the subject matter expert within the Zone for the work order life-cycle process, particularly as it applies program and project type work.
• Communicate process steps and requirements, monitor compliance and train Zone employees as necessary.
• Ensure mapping changes are completed within the Zone.
• Review status of work requests, schedules, work programs and preplanning on an ongoing basis through feedback and discussions field staff as well as participation in planning meetings under the direction of the Senior Planning Technician. Present and perform analysis on data on group accomplishments and workload forecasts and scheduling problems.
• Identify any scheduling problems, such as under-use/over use of resources and inform the Senior Planning Technician. Make recommendations, to change and improve the planning process, as required,
• Prepare status reports, as required, such as completed or outstanding work packages, using computerized and manual systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirement for the Position:

1. A minimum of high school diploma is required.
2. Valid G license in Ontario is required.

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: September 8, 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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