Hydro One Networks Inc Looking for Field Cost Controller at Rexdale, ON Full Time

45689 – Rexdale – Rotation – 12-16 months

Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).

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!

*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!

In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!

General Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible providing project controls support to construction staff engaged in the installation of Transmission and Distribution assets.

The role will be an integral part of the project team, and will provide assistance to construction management and the Field Project Scheduler, ensuring that project cost, schedule and document controls for the projects they support are aligned and maintained.

• Assist in aligning applicable project control areas such as estimating, cost, schedule, change management, and reporting.

• Assist the construction team in collecting progress updates related to projects in execution with respect to schedule and quantity data

• Assist in tracking project changes and preparing/submitting project change orders related to construction deliverables

• Support construction by monitoring and controlling project costs and performance; highlighting variances and performance issues needing resolution

• Assist construction management in resolving time reporting issues

• Show students, trainees or contract staff how to perform tasks and duties

• Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria:

• Requires an excellent knowledge and understanding of English in order to communicate effectively with others by preparing: cost reports, change orders and presenting to stakeholders.

• Requires a university degree in Engineering or Business or a college diploma in Business or Engineering Technology and additional training or education

• Requires hands on experience in cost reporting and analysis. A period of 4 years and up to and including 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

• Scheduling experience in transmission line and station projects or other linear project types is an asset

• Experience with working with databases, data management, analysis and reporting is an asset

• Experience in providing project cost analysis and reporting.

• Experience in construction management or a related field is an asset. Examples include: Understanding and interpreting working drawings, project planning, estimating and cost control, project reporting

• Experience with SAP

Essential Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

• Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Microsoft excel: including the use of pivot tables, Vlookups, chart and graph creation etc.

• General understanding of Project Management techniques

• Requires performing work assignments in a construction office environment with frequent trips to nearby sites

• Required to travel in support of site meetings for the various projects/programs assigned. This will at times include overnight stays due to distance of travel and to ensure safe conditions for travel.

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 2022.

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.

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Deadline: November 7 2022

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