Asst. Officer

**48584** - **Barrie** - **Rotation** - **18 months**

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 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 Function**:
Assist in the life cycle management of information technology solutions to the core component of the transmission operations business of secure and economic operation of the transmission system.
- Assist in the development of integrated computer based information solutions for processes related to the correct, efficient, safe and secure operation and operations planning of the Bulk Transmission and Sub-Transmission System. Assist in the analysis of customer requirements, the formation of functional specifications and the development of total information solutions (including software, hardware, or communications as they relate to individual contributors or project management).
- Assist in the evolution of existing information systems and tools related to the economic operation, security and settlement of the transmission system by assisting in implementing enhancements to provide additional functionality, improved reliability and/or maintainability and problem correction.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for information solutions that will provide benefits for operating the Bulk Transmission and SubTransmission System. Address the total solution in terms of communications, data sources, software tools, integration with existing functions, user interfaces, algorithms, etc.
- Perform specific tasks of assigned work or project, which includes scheduling, estimating of requirements and costs, technical specifications, design development work, budget, tendering, resource requirements, etc. Provide estimates for various programs and ensure work or projects remain within budgeted amounts.
- Assist in the evaluation and enhancements of new products/services. Maintain a current knowledge of emerging technologies to ascertain their suitability for use in the secure operation and operations planning of the transmission system.
- Develop a close customer relationship to contribute to the identification of potential improvements to existing systems and to identify new information system requirements.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans and standards.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Education**:

- Requires a knowledge of engineering science, physics, applied mathematics and computer science to carry out technical, economic or analytical studies related to the management and control of the bulk transmission system.
- Requires a knowledge of technical writing to prepare effective reports and documentation. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of a four-year university education in the appropriate discipline, or by having the equivalent level of education.

**Experience**:

- Requires experience with specialized real-time and off-line computer tools required for operating the power transmission system. Requires experience related to the fields of (a) computer tool required for secure operation of bulk transmission system, (b) supporting computer system required for transmission network control.
- A period of over 4 years and up to and including 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
- Problems may be encountered when performing many of the work activities associated with power system operation. Solutions to these problems requires analysis of numerous variables and alternative solutions, exercising judgment, referring to past practice or precedent, but requires interpretation, modification, extension or variation of policies and procedures to accommodate problem uniqueness and ensure the Company's best interests are protected.
- Work assignments are received from the Supervisor with general discussion on the work to be performed. Unusual problems and relatively important matters are referred to the Supervisor for direction. Periodic progress and quality checks are maintained to keep the Supervisor informed of project status and progress, as well as through the submission of proposals, conclusions and recommendations.
- May on occasion require showing others how to perform tasks or duties.
- Requires working with others to explain computer based information solution/system changes or additions. Contacts involves working with others in the solution of mutual or overlapping work or problems.
- Requires contact with a variety of external parties to discuss/develop mutually satisfactory solutions and recomm