TxDx Operating Tools Officer

51875-Barrie-RegularNot Applicable/Optional

Hiring salary range: $4102.00 - $5860.00 / 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 were focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live work and play.

Its an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function:

Provide life cycle management of information technology solutions to the core component of the transmission and distribution operations business of secure and economic operation of the transmission and distribution systems.

Job Description:

1. Develop integrated computer based information solutions for business processes related to the secure operation of the transmission and/or distribution systems. This involves the analysis of operating requirements the creation of functional specifications and the development of a total information solution (ie including software hardware communications and business processes).
2. Conduct the evolution of existing information systems and tools related to the economic operation security and settlement of the transmission and/or distribution system by implementing enhancements to provide additional functionality improved reliability/maintainability and problem correction.
3. Identify opportunities for information solutions that will provide substantial benefits for transmission and distribution operations and the Company. Herein one must address the total solution in terms of communications data sources software tools integration with existing functions user interfaces algorithms etc.
4. Conduct projects for the development and expansion of information systems and tools.
5. Provide project management support to projects or teams involved in the expansion and improvement of transmission and/or distribution operation information systems and tools.
6. Develop a close customer relationship to identify potential improvements to existing systems and to identify new information system requirements.
7. Participate in the development of strategic plans and standards.
8. Act as a consultant or mentor to peers to advance their learning and facilitate their problem solving skills within their respective area of expertise.
9. Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Requires knowledge of basic science physics applied mathematics computer science and the like to carry out technical economic or analytical studies related to the management and control of the bulk transmission system.
• Requires a knowledge of technical writing to prepare effective reports. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of a four-year university education in the appropriate discipline or by having the equivalent level of education.

Experience:

• Requires extensive experience with power system operation as might be acquired through experience in positions related to the power system operation.
• Requires specific experience as applicable to the particular specialty of the group. Experience will be related to the fields of (a) secure operation of bulk transmission system (b) reliability(c) means of operation including control equipment staffing techniques and procedures for the practice of operating. Such expertise will be in the areas of (1) design concepts as they relate to the functions and characteristics of power system components(2) analytical studies and the application of computer techniques to solving power system problems (3) familiarity with power system operation practices and policies(4) district operating and system requirements(5) concepts of power system operation including technical features of equipment and facilities high-tension transmission and system interchange between systems. A period of over 8 years and up to and including 10 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

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 Canadas Best Employers for 2026.

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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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