Director, Distribution Lines Work Mgmt

51486 - Toronto - Regular 

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!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Director, Distribution Lines Work Management to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Distribution Lines work programs across the province. This role provides executive leadership over centralized work management, field business centers, and Finance, Reporting & Analytics—enabling the successful delivery of large‑scale, regulated capital programs.

The Director partners closely with senior leaders across Distribution, Planning, Asset Management, Finance, and Strategy to deliver safe, compliant, and cost‑effective outcomes while overseeing a large, unionized workforce in a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of the Distribution Lines Business Plan, annual work program, and multi‑year Investment Plan.
• Provide executive oversight of planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance control for all Distribution Lines programs.
• Accountable for operational and financial performance, including annual budgets ranging from $800M to $2B.
• Direct centralized Work Management, Field Business Centers, and Reporting, Finance & Analytics functions.
• Oversee safety, quality, timeliness, and cost control across all programs, including storm response support.
• Lead enterprise reporting, Service Quality Indicators (SQI), regulatory compliance, and rate‑filing inputs.
• Build and lead a strong senior leadership team, including performance management, succession planning, and capability development.
• Foster a strong safety culture and provide stewardship of people, assets, and resources.

Scope & Leadership:

• Oversight of approximately 500 employees, including:
• Field Business Centers
• Work Management
• Reporting, Finance & Analytics
• Leadership of a multi‑skilled, unionized workforce operating within collective agreements and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in regulated, asset‑intensive or utility environments.
• Deep expertise in investment planning, regulatory planning, budgeting, project management, estimating, scheduling, and reporting.
• Proven success leading large operational teams and complex transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and executive‑level stakeholder management experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent business degree strongly preferred.

Leadership Profile:

• Strategic, analytical, and decisive with strong executive presence.
• Effective change leader who thrives in complexity and ambiguity.
• Collaborative influencer with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and workforce engagement.

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: May 4, 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.