University Co-Op Student - Outage Planning, 16 Months, Barrie, May 2026

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Date: Jan 2, 2026

Location: Barrie, ON, CA

Company: Hydro One Networks Inc

51108 - Barrie - Temporary16 months

Hiring salary range: $2,064.34 - $3,189.88 / 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!

The Outage Planning department is a key member of Hydo One’s commitment to decarbonizing the grid. If you would like to get meaning work experience with major capital projects ($1B per year), then this Co-op opportunity could be for you.

Working with our dedicated team of professionals, you will develop plans to deliver major electrical projects from conceptual stages to a completed product that will serve Ontarians for years to come.

We are looking for a dynamic self-starter, capable of working independently in assisting our team supporting capital projects. This exciting opportunity will expose you to areas of project planning, practical ACAD usage, stations work environment and travel to various project sites throughout the province.

The Outage Planning department provides support in project planning, coordinating construction activities and ensuring a safe work area for personnel.

What you will do:

- Drafting staging plans using AutoCAD.

- Gain an understanding in the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).

- General office duties as required.

- Participate in project meetings (some travel may be required).

- You will gain valuable exposure in the following areas;

- Stations and Lines Construction services.

- Stations Maintenance and Protection and Control.

- Operating.

- Project Delivery.

Selection Criteria:

- Valid G class drivers license.

- Proficient in MS office suite.

- Proficient in AutoCAD

- Able to work in an office and field environment

- Able to travel

- Excellent communication skills

- Team player.

- Enrolled in a Electrical Engineering Technology program

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.

As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.

We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.

Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.

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.

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.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

"Employer of the year 2025"

Deadline: January 26, 2026

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

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.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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.

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