Senior Advisor, Subsidiary Governance Officer

51495 - Toronto - Regular .

Hiring Salary Range: $89,250.00-115,500.00 / year

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!

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the governance and compliance framework for all subsidiary entities, ensuring they operate in accordance with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and the Corporation’s governance standards under the guidance of the Assistant Corporate Secretary and Corporate Secretary. The role includes maintaining accurate corporate records, coordinating required filings and approvals, supporting subsidiary board and officer appointments, and contributing to the continuous improvement of governance processes across the organization, as well as dealing with confidential information at the parent board level. 

This position is also responsible for supporting and managing board, subsidiary, and corporate governance and compliance activities in accordance with applicable securities laws, regulatory requirements, stock exchange obligations, and the Corporation’s governance framework. Operating within the Corporate Secretary function, and under the guidance of the Assistant Corporate Secretary and Corporate Secretary, the role supports the effective functioning of the Board of Directors and its committees, maintains accurate and compliant corporate and board records, coordinates required filings and approvals, and supports director and officer appointments, including onboarding and offboarding processes.

The position also manages and maintains the governance and compliance framework for subsidiary entities, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and corporate governance standards. In addition, the role contributes to the continuous improvement of board and governance practices, liaises with internal and external stakeholders, mentors more junior team members, and routinely handles highly confidential and sensitive parent‑company board information with professionalism and discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready corporate, board, committee, and subsidiary records, including minute books, registers, resolutions, organizational charts, and statutory filings.
• Serve as administrator for the governance management system (e.g., GEMS), ensuring data integrity, system accuracy, user support, workflow optimization, and readiness for audit and due diligence.
• Support director and officer appointments, elections, onboarding, offboarding, and related approvals. Ensures governance, compliance, and orientation requirements are met.
• Provide comprehensive governance and board relations support to the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary in accordance with securities law, regulatory, and stock‑exchange requirements for a publicly listed organization.
• Support the effective functioning of the Board of Directors and its committees by coordinating meetings, agendas, materials, minutes, resolutions, action tracking, and timely follow‑up on governance deliverables.
• Prepare and contribute to high‑quality, confidential Board and Committee materials, including briefing memoranda, resolutions, and supporting documentation, exercising sound judgment and governance best practices.
• Manage highly sensitive, material, and confidential information related to board, executive, governance, securities, and corporate matters with absolute discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Coordinate and support the preparation of the Management Information Circular and Annual General Meeting, including regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, publication, and disclosures.
• Prepare, file, and track required corporate, regulatory, and securities filings, including TSX, SEDI, OnCorp and related disclosures. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance.
• Act as a trusted governance resource to internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Executive Office, HR) and external advisors, supporting due diligence, special projects, and complex governance matters.
• Identify governance risks, issues, and process improvement opportunities. Escalate material matters appropriately and contribute to continuous enhancement of board and governance practices.
• Operate with independence, sound judgment, and attention to detail in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive environment and consistently deliver the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Coordinate follow‑up actions arising from leadership discussions or organizational initiatives to ensure alignment and timely completion.
• Provide guidance/direction, mentoring, or knowledge sharing to less experienced staff, as appropriate.
• Perform other related responsibilities consistent with the role’s accountabilities and level of responsibility.
• Assist in other corporate assignments as required

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate university degree in a relevant discipline is required. Post‑secondary credentials such as a Law Clerk certificate, ICSA/CGI designation, and/or a Canadian or foreign law degree are considered assets.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in a relevant professional or advisory role.
• Working knowledge of Ontario securities law, with experience preparing TSX, OnCorp, SEDI and SEDAR filings
• Experience within a Corporate Secretary’s Office of a public Company is preferred.
• Experience with board portal platforms (e.g., Diligent) and entity‑management systems (e.g., GEMS) is an asset, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and adopting best practices.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality, with strong written English proficiency.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to work in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally walking and standing when attending meetings and presenting to cross functional teams. 

Working Conditions 

Normal working conditions.  Primarily office based.

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.

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