University Co-Op Student-Contracts Management- 8-12 Months-Winter 2025

49852 - Toronto - Temporary - 8 to 12 months 

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!

Students hired into the Project Delivery, Contracts Management department will be given the opportunity to learn the coordination of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts to deliver on new and upgraded electrical infrastructure. Students will have exposure to managing high-voltage power line and electrical sub-station construction projects. Students will learn and develop key Contract and Project Management concepts. Leadership and communication skills will be developed to instill confidence in the candidate's abilities. In addition, there will be opportunities to build working relationships with contractors and consulting firms.

Your job duties may include:

·       Coordinate with internal stakeholders including contract management and project management teams to ensure alignment with contract requirements

·       Monitor, report, prepare reports and update on contracts progress across transmission and distribution projects

·       Monitor, report and assist with contractor performance evaluations, tracking milestones and status reports

·       Assess, plan, budget and schedule assigned work providing necessary data and reports as required,

·       Assist in preparing and presenting contract plans, updated processes, plans and status reports to management and other stakeholders

·       Attend and document station site visits

·       Assist in the development of capital project program, engineering and construction plans

·       Utilize various project application software to populate and articulate execution plans

·       Assist with administrative duties to support Contracts Management and Project Management staff and

·       Other duties as required

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

·       Working as part of a project team

·       Gain the knowledge necessary to develop a career in contracts management and project delivery

·       Gain experience in contracts management  reporting

Selection Criteria:

·       Disciplines: Business Administration

·       Academic level: 2nd or 3rd year university student

·       Other requirements: Familiar with Microsoft applications, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate

·       Good communications skills and able to present to the team

Additional job conditions:

·       Travel to various project sites throughout the province may be required

·       Ontario Driver's license, G category is preferred

Work location is in Toronto, ON. Currently, this position follow a hybrid working environment

Hydro One requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.  

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).  Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.

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 2024.

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.

Deadline: September 9, 2024

**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. 

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