Planning Scheduling Tech'n

Date: May 29, 2026

Location: Windsor, ON, CA

Company: Hydro One Networks Inc

51707 - Windsor - Regular

Hiring salary range: $4,722.44 - $5,023.89 / 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!

General Accountabilities

• Prepare and design plans, schedules and work programs for various work groups in accordance with scheduling processes and work methods and procedures.
• Process and maintain records on work requests and assign priorities based on established criteria, as directed.
• Discuss special requirements with originator of the work request.
• Perform assessments and estimates.
• Identify and assemble appropriate documents necessary for a work package including work order information, procedures, switching orders, and other pertinent UWPC documents.
• Plan and schedule work programs and work orders for crews utilizing the current set of planning and scheduling tools including, scheduling software, Network Outage Management System, Network Management System and station drawings.
• Ensure outages are secured for work packages to meet the schedule requirements.
• Work with technicians to coordinate work programs and schedules of different work groups establishing a logical work sequence and appropriate resource allocation.
• Compare plans, schedules and work programs developed for past similar circumstances and check to substantiate logic of proposed plan, schedule or work program.
• Submit proposed plan, schedule or work program for supervisory review and approval. Interface with project management to ensure materials are ordered on schedule.
• Ensure materials are procured, tracked and secured, T&WE, Contracted Services and specialized equipment including test equipment are in place. This includes the order of material that is either direct shipped or warehouse resourced, the maintaining of local storages for free issue, and ensuring the re supply of these materials.
• Work with the: field supervisor, Services Specialist, Sr. P&C Engineer and other support staff to coordinate planning & scheduling services, as required.
• Refer issues of a controversial nature to the supervisor for resolution.
• Develop and monitor progress of plans, schedules and work programs through feedback and discussion with staff, as well as, through participation in planning meetings and through computerized work management systems.
• Identify scheduling problems, such as under–use of resources and inform Scheduler. Make recommendations as required, to change and improve the planning process.
• Review status of work request. Update the status of scheduled work that has been completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze and present data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
• Prepare status reports, as required, such as completed or outstanding work packages, using computerized and manual systems. Operation of a Forklift is a requirement
• May require occasional travel with overnight stays.
• Job involves approximately 80% office work and 20% field work in a TS environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

• Requires knowledge of electronics, electrical theory, mechanics, instrumentation, heat and thermodynamics associated with rates and operating techniques, materials and equipment related to technical and planning work programs.
• Requires knowledge of mathematics necessary to perform calculations.
• Requires knowledge of computer technology in order to operate work and project management systems. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in an equivalent to a Grade XII education in a secondary school plus an Electrical Engineering Technician program or by having the equivalent level of education.
• Requires experience in a trade setting to understand department systems, operating work methods, maintenance procedures and to gain an appreciation of materials and equipment characteristics and to comprehend technical and planning work programs.
• Requires experience to understand the practical aspects of design, procurement (such as drawings, materials, equipment), deployment of working forces, schedule durations, logic and practices.
• Requires experience in work sequences to develop logical work packages.
• Requires experience in estimating, planning, organizing, scheduling of work to assist in the preparation of plans and work programs, analysis and presentation of data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
• Requires experience within Operating, Electrical Maintenance, P&C and Mechanical Maintenance to be familiar with technical work requirements in the field.
• Requires experience in the operation of computerized work management systems to prepare plans and schedules.
• Should be familiar with the interrelationship with other sections within the department and supporting departments.
• A period of eight years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• Experience with SAP work management is a definite asset.

Note: All applicants are requested to include any Electrical Technician credentials (i.e. college diploma) or equivalent experience in their application.

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 2026.

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 View email address on canada.jobradars.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: June 15, 2026

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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.

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