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At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the execution of medium to high complexity (Path 2 and Path 3) projects from initiation, design, execution, and completion, as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure that every aspect of the project is completed on time. The Project Coordinator is also responsible for foreseeing potential roadblocks and finding appropriate solutions to mitigate or eliminate so that they don’t impede a project’s success.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
Lead and manage medium to high complexity distribution projects effectively and efficiently, adhering to Hydro Ottawa Project Management Processes, guidelines, and PMBOK principles, to ensure successful project outcomes
Identify project goals, needs, and scope, and develop comprehensive project plans to achieve them
Prepare detailed budget for medium to high complexity projects
Tender, evaluate, recommend awarding, administer contracts, and manage contractor for both internal and external work forces, ensuring that all contractors comply with Hydro Ottawa standards, specifications and work procedures
Initiate and monitor project construction, project finances, and project status using the enterprise resource planning system, preparing cost variances as required
Monitor and ensure all tasks, deliverables, and project materials are delivered promptly in adherence to project timelines
Effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders ensuring clarity on project, scope and outcomes, managing stakeholder expectations, providing status updates, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Analyze risks and opportunities associated with medium to high complexity projects and develop and implement mitigation plans to effectively manage risks throughout the project life cycle
Provide process improvement recommendations to management and other internal work groups
Liaise with all Hydro Ottawa divisions/groups and external contacts as required to ensure that all projects are executed to meet Hydro Ottawa technical and customer experience requirements, budget and schedule
As the primary point of contact, communicate and coordinate with customers, developers, consultants, contractors, representatives from the city, other utilities and other outside agencies to ensure timely and accurate execution of projects
Provide interpretation of Hydro Ottawa technical specifications to external consultants and contractors
Leveraging technical expertise, review and recommend construction design and peer design proposals as per the Design Approval Process, ensuring that all designs meet Hydro Ottawa standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure adherence to the Contractor Safety Management Program
Prepare and issue Health and Safety and Ministry of Labour (MOL) documentation such as job planning, MOL project notification, etc.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of project construction work is to design standards and the requirements of Regulation 22/04 and take corrective action as necessary
Prepare all appropriate contracts and agreements using applicable templates
Coordinate material management that may include evaluating, inspecting, testing, and forecasting
Participate in the preparation of technical standards, guidelines, and specifications
Review, prepare and present reports associated to project status, budget, material, timeline, etc as directed by line management
Provide feedback on processes and equipment failures, and recommend corrective actions to promote continuous improvement in project execution
Coordinate field equipment commissioning, delivery, and installation
Prepare or assist with design related training material and deliver or assist in delivery of training, mentoring of peers and students
Participate in project related community events such as Open Houses for medium, large or complex projects by providing project overviews and answering questions as required
Complete service layout work for medium to high complexity projects as required
Complete civil plant inspections for medium to high complexity projects as required
Ensure as-built information is accurately gathered and recorded in GIS
Ensure mandated applicable regulatory timelines are adhered to for energy infrastructure development initiatives such as DER (Distributed Energy Resources) and EV (Electric Vehicle) charging connection applications
Coordinate and oversee work packages for fiber installation projects
Perform other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post secondary education (diploma) in Electrical Engineering Technology, or related Engineering technical discipline
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, preferably with an electrical utility
Minimum 1 year project management experience
OACETT certification, or eligible for certification within 2 Years
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or eligible to obtain within 2 Years
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver’s license – Class G
Successful completion of Driver Competency Assessment
Government of Canada security clearance
English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa Limited may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union. This posting is to establish a candidate pool for future opportunities. Candidates selected for the pool may be contacted for current or future vacancies as they arise.
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.