52273 - Toronto - Regular
Hiring salary range: $3,610.06 - 4,847.80 / 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.
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This position will be based in Toronto, ON.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Climate Mitigation and Reporting, the Climate Change Analyst plays a key role in advancing Hydro One’s Climate Change Program and supporting the achievement of the company’s climate objectives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, emissions analysis and forecasting, climate mitigation planning, regulatory reporting, and environmental performance monitoring.
The Climate Change Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Hydro One’s GHG inventory, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of emissions data, and administering the company’s carbon accounting and reporting software. The role supports regulatory and corporate reporting requirements, evaluates opportunities to reduce emissions, and provides data-driven insights to inform climate-related decision-making.
Working closely with internal business partners and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to emissions reduction initiatives, strengthen carbon accounting practices, enhance reporting processes, and support continuous improvement across Hydro One’s climate program. Through these efforts, the Climate Change Analyst will play an important role in advancing Hydro One’s environmental stewardship and supporting its long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Planner can be assigned responsibilities directed to any of the following major departmental activities associated with the approval, design and construction of new and modified bulk transmission facilities or responsibilities associated with reviews of external policies, legislation and planning documents on behalf of Hydro One.
(a) Project Planning and Services - where responsibilities are directed to the coordination of environmental study projects; the analysis of land use and environmental implications; the preparation of recommendations and reports on or from among route and site alternatives; the analysis of specific environmental situations, the preparation of recommendations to mitigate the environmental effects of constructing bulk transmission/transformation facilities.
(b) Computer Applications - where responsibilities are directed to studies and the development and maintenance of computer applications as associated with the planning process and automated processing of environmental and land use data, to the provision of specialized training and advice where required.
(c) Land Use Planning Services - where responsibilities are directed towards the analysis of and coordination of responses by Hydro One Inc. on proposed government land use policy, municipal official plans, zoning bylaws and site plans, and proposed development plans of government ministries and agencies to ensure that Hydro One's interests are considered and protected; to review and comment on property management proposals and plans of subdivision as requested by internal groups; to review and analyze existing land use planning documents for environmental project planning; to prepare and process requests for Orders-in-Council and municipal approvals required for projects.
(d) Impact Prediction Studies - where responsibilities are directed towards developing better understandings of the kinds of land use and environmental effects which could result from Ontario Hydro facilities and activities; methods by which such knowledge can be used to predict effects and to help identify, compare and select from among transmission route and site alternatives and to mitigate effects of constructing bulk system facilities.
(e) Inventory Methods - where responsibilities are directed towards improvement of methods for collecting and creating information about the environment and potential impacts, including better sources of information, new technology and media.
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Carry out minor or assist in carrying out major studies and planning for construction projects within the responsibility areas as assigned. On occasion, coordinate smaller studies as directed. Refer unusual problems and relatively important matters to supervisor for direction. Participate in the preparation and presentation of comprehensive responses, reports, recommendations and environmental assessment documents to, and appear before senior management and other interested parties in support of recommendations resulting from assigned projects or studies.
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Carry out investigations, develop evidence and appear at formal hearings including governmental and public participation processes related to land use, environmental planning, site selection Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Environmental Assessment Board (EAB), joint boards, etc, in an effort to influence the members to change their recommendations in accordance with the interests of Hydro One Inc. Follow all Hydro One rules and practices regarding work safety and vehicle operation.
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Contribute to the securing, protecting and advancing of responsible project and corporate objectives for assigned minor projects or components of major projects or activities, by means of studies and negotiations with external personnel and professionals to achieve mutual understanding or agreement, and to persuade them to change their positions or adopt courses of action in keeping with corporate objectives.
Education:
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Requires a knowledge of environmental sciences, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning or landscape architecture including such pertinent subjects within those fields as the ecological sciences, land economics, land uses, geography, agriculture, environmental assessment and planning theory, etc, to perform or assist in the conduct of environmental studies and design and construction components of transmission and station projects of Hydro One Inc.
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Requires a knowledge of computer technology and GIS. Requires a thorough knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written, for preparation, editing and presentation of standards, procedures and environmental assessments, and in dealing with both professional contacts and the general public.
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This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired either through the successful completion of a four year university education in environmental science, biology, planning, engineernig or similar.
Experience:
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Requires experience in urban and regional planning, forestry, agriculture, etc, to become familiar with a range of aspects of land use and environmental planning and mitigation of construction impacts.
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Requires experience to become familiar with environmental problems peculiar to utilities, the preparation and presentation of environmental assessments, and the construction of bulk transmission facilities.
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 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 26, 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.
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