Employment Opportunities

Employment and Training

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Overview

• Objective • Our Commitment • Apprenticeships • Co-ops and Internships • New Grad Program • Summer Student Outreach Program • Scholarships • Reminders and Contact Information

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Objective

Hydro One will strive to become a workplace of choice for First Nations and Métis people in Ontario, through active recruitment, retention, and promotion

Our Commitment

Commit resources for recruiting, retaining and developing Aboriginal talent to achieve equitable representation of Aboriginal persons in the workplace including supporting cross cultural awareness/sensitivity training.

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Apprenticeships

• Hydro One typically hires four trades: – Powerline Technician – Utility Arborist/Forester – Construction & Maintenance Electrician – Coach & Truck Technician

• Detailed information can be found at: www.HydroOne.com/Careers and www.TradeUp.ca

• Hiring for each apprenticeship normally occurs in the fall

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Powerline Technician (Lines)

Working Conditions

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• Outdoors

• All weather conditions

• Physically Demanding

• Confined spaces

• Different locations throughout Ontario

• 5 days @ 8 hours or 4 days @ 10 hours

Apprenticeship Process:

• Hydro One has an apprenticeship program which is jointly offered through Hydro One and the PWU.

• Applications are accepted through the www.PWU.ca website and Aboriginal.Recruitment@HydroOne.com

• Include resume and cover letter

• Interview

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Co-ops and Internships

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• College or University Students – Must be enrolled in an eligible co-op or internship program

• Co-op: 4 to 8 month work terms

• Internship: 8 to 12 month work terms

• Positions posted every 4 months (winter, summer, fall)

• Positions offered across Ontario

• Students selected via interview

• Lunch and Learns/ Tours

New Grad Training Program

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• Two year training program for university graduates from engineering and business programs

• Rotations to different departments and business units in the company across Ontario

• Continuous learning and opportunities to upgrade your skills over two years

• Positions are posted each September

• Lunch and Learns/Tours/Training

Summer Student Outreach Program

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• Requirements: – Must be of First Nation, Métis or Inuit

ancestry – Attending a post-secondary institution

and scheduled to return

• General Clerical or Labourer positions offered across Ontario

• Positions posted in February

• 4-month summer term (May-August), two term maximum

Scholarships

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• Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin scholarship annual award – Awarded to students enrolled in electricity industry related

programs at a recognized Ontario college or university

• Includes both a financial award and developmental work term

• Deadline: October 1st

• Guidelines and application available at: www.HydroOne.com/OurCommitment/AwardsScholarships

Want to Know More?

• Careers Website:

http://www.HydroOne.com/Careers

• Questions related to employment:

Aboriginal.Recruitment@HydroOne.com

• Hydro One First Nations and Métis Relations:

http://www.HydroOne.com/FirstNationsMetis

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Thank You