University Co-Op Student

49506 - Toronto - Temporary - 8-12 months 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 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!

You will be a member of Telecom Engineering, which is responsible fo Telecom network solutions to support power system applications.

Your job duties may include:

• Developing design standards, deployment designs and configuration settings, updating reports for telecommunications systems and projects
• Assisting other team members with project of greater complexity
• Coordinating with other Engineering teams, Project Management, and third party customers

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Exposure to a professional technical environment
• General knowledge of Telecom for Power Systems
• Gain knowledge of corporate and industry technical standards
• Network Security Design
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Customer Relations

Job Requirements:

• Discipline: Telecom or Power System Engineering, Telecommunication Engineer or Electrical Engineer
• Academic Level: 3rd year
• Strong communication & organizational skills, detailed oriented, and Microsoft Office Suite skills are definite assets

Additional Job Conditions:

• Occasional Travel to sites

Additional Information:

• Please include a copy of your unofficial transcript
• We will contact your school to confirm your co-op eligibility

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Hydro One is committed to the practice of Employment Equity and encourages members of all designated groups to apply.

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: 20 May 2024

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

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