University Co-op Student-Physical security- 12 Months, Summer 2025

50160 - Toronto - Temporary 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!

It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

If you share a passion for safety, security and are ready to learn about how Hydro One Security Operations is continually driving forward its mission to secure Ontario's critical electrical infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Students hired into this co-op role in the Unified Securitiy Solutions department will be given the opportunity to learn about Hydro One's leading edge unified physical security systems used to secure Hydro One’s personnel, property, assets and infrastructure.

Students will learn operational and business writing, advanced data analytics and problem solving skills, project coordination, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing assessment of physical security programs and technologies. In addition there will be opportunities to develop strong working relations with external physical security vendors and internal Hydro One lines of business.

Your job duties may include:

• Perform data analysis, trending, optimization and analytics to help solve complex problems.
• Assist with process and program optimization tasks and strategies.
• Assist in the development of physical security asset management tracking.
• Assist with physical security system testing and commissioning, along with completion of commissioning documentation.
• Supports the physical security service and maintenance program, which may include coordination with external vendors and internal lines of business.
• Assist with physical security project tracking, coordination and implementations.
• Collect and produce security metrics to be used for internal corporate reporting and contract management
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Assist with administrative duties to support physical security team.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Exposure to cutting edge physical security applications and devices.
• Creative technical problem-solving opportunities.
• Advanced data anlytics tools. Physical security industry knowledge.
• Experience working with external vendors and different internal lines of business.
• Business and communication skills, including report writing, presentations and data analysis.
• Compliance and Cyber Security knowledge
• Risk Assessment knowledge

Selection Criteria

Job Requirements:

Disciplines: IT, Technology, Engineering, Business Administration.
Academic Level: Completed 2 years of university.

• Have excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills. Show enthusiasm for all work assignments.
• Possess excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Teams)
• Have a basic understanding of IP networks and hardware.
• A basic understanding of low voltage systems is preferred.

Additional Job Conditions:

• Must complete mandatory Hydro One orientation and security training courses.
• Must complete mandatory Hydro One security screening
• Must have a valid Ontario drivers license

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: January 27, 2025

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

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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.