University Co-Op Student - OT Operations

Position: University Co-Op Student - OT Operations - 12 to 16 Months May 2026 Overview 51069-Barrie-Temporary 12 to 16 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! Job Description Engineers within Operational Technology (OT) Operations at Hydro One Networks Inc. are engaged in a variety of challenging and exciting roles and responsibilities. OT is the intersection between traditional IT and Control System Engineering. OT Operations at Hydro One is responsible for software systems and related infrastructure that control Ontario’s electric power system. Engineers are charged with a variety of responsibilities that include automating existing processes, troubleshooting software process failures, specifying requirements for new software systems, supporting system upgrades, etc. A successful co-op in OT Operations at Hydro One would be an individual comfortable with challenging the status quo and driving innovation and new technology in the department. General Accountabilities In this role you will: • Develop technical OT skills (networking, data processing, security, SCADA, etc.) as well as skills relevant to the utility sector (power flow analysis, contingency analysis, etc.) • Learn emerging technologies and implement modern technical solutions to issues within a dynamic team • Learn and implement Dev Ops principles relevant software development principles (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Kanban, etc) • Learn SCADA systems and relevant protocols Duties • Supporting critical software systems for Ontario’s electric power system • Power system modelling • SCADA and controls engineering • Development and maintenance of software tools • Development of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines • Supporting software system upgrades • Networking and Infrastructure • Change Management • Software System Security What we look for • A self motivated individual with an aptitude to learn • Interest in driving change and taking on new challenges • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Leadership skills gained through extracurricular activities or other experience in a dynamic team environment. Selection Criteria • Must meet Co-Op Eligibility Requirements • Successful completion of Second or Third year of an undergraduate degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field. Additional Job Conditions Must be able to provide criminal records check (Personal Risk Assessment) by local police or Commissionaires. 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. 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. Application Guidance 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. International Students If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Speak with your…