London Hydro is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Technician to support our environmental, sustainability, and energy conservation initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide both technical and administrative expertise to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards. You’ll conduct site inspections, support emergency response efforts, coordinate waste management programs, and assist with environmental reporting and stakeholder engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental programs, promote sustainability within our operations, and play a key role in protecting our community and the environment. If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, we invite you to apply and make a difference with London Hydro.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical and administrative support to corporate, divisional and departmental initiatives related to environmental programs / matters, energy conservation, waste management, and corporate sustainability.
• Conduct environmental site inspections and investigations, and prepare internal and regulatory reports.
• Perform environmental emergency response activities, including field visits, coordination with external service providers and 3rd parties, providing direct support and technical guidance to field crews and supervisors to ensure procedures are compliant with regulatory requirements and EMS processes and procedures.
• Assist in providing environmental and environmental regulation advice, information and training to site supervisors and managers, field and office staff as well as external service providers and 3rd parties.
• Assist with the liaison with the City of London, community and key stakeholders on environmental incidents and other environmental matters.
• Provide technical guidance on the coordination and compliant disposal of waste streams (e.g., hazardous waste, recycling, shredding, office, construction, cafeteria, fleet), ensuring alignment with environmental and safety requirements.
• Assist with providing quality control to ensure external contractors conform to London Hydro environmental standards and procedures. Intervene immediately as required to ensure environmental practices are being followed. Inspect, record deficiencies and discuss quality issues with the contractor’s supervisor, escalating issues to the Environmental Supervisor for resolution.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour on a consistent day-to-day basis.
• Assemble information for regulatory and internal reporting. Coordinate, collect, verify, organize and maintain metrics/KPIs.
• Provide administrative support for departmental business processes. Prepare correspondence, memos, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, and other departmental communications.
• Arrange and attend appointments and meetings. Assist with environmental committees/teams and/or corporate environmental events.
• Identify and assist with improvements and digitalization to environmental systems, processes and workflows to help ensure environmental compliance, effectiveness and productivity.
• Respond efficiently and effectively to inquiries and requests for assistance from other departments.
• Receive inbound and make outbound calls from/to contractors, regulatory agencies, customers and London Hydro employees. Receive and dispatch trouble calls pertaining to environmental matters.
• Assist with documentation of environmental incidents and with the maintenance of all other departmental records. Assist with accurate and timely record-keeping and reporting in relation to compliance with relevant environmental regulations, standards, codes and internal practices.
• Assist with outreach efforts to London Hydro’s commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers in relation to environmental and/or energy conservation programs. Coordinate with other departments to ensure prompt customer service and delivery of relevant information. Represent London Hydro at events, functions and workshops. Maintain customer relationship management records.
• Assist with the maintenance of London Hydro’s Safety Data Sheet inventory.
• Assist in the documentation of departmental budgets, processing of invoices and tracking of expenses.
• Perform other duties related to the above job purpose.

What You Will Bring

• Completion of a two-year community college diploma in a relevant technical discipline, preferably Environmental or Electrical Engineering Technician, or equivalent.
• Driver's License Class G (a driver's license and an ability to drive is required in order to discharge the essential duties of the position).
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel) / Google Suite.
• Familiarity with Electrical Utility Engineering & Operations would be an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication. Ability to deliver presentations to groups.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail.

Why Join Our Team

London Hydro has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the 2025 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive.

• Competitive Hourly Wage: $33.74 to $48.20
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including OMERS Pension Plan
• Competitive Vacation of 17 vacation days per year with credit for utility experience
• Maternity/Parental Leaves Top Ups
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Recognition & Social Programs
• Wellness and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• On-site Cafeteria & Free Fitness Centre
• Corporate Cellphone
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Positive, Collaborative and Safety-Focus Culture

Want to learn more about what makes London Hydro a great place to work? Watch our short video https://youtu.be/Pxw0\_ZRnSKg, check our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 or visit our website at www.londonhydro.com.

Background Checks and Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record and education check prior to the commencement of employment.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.

London Hydro is committed to fostering a corporate culture and climate that values and supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. London Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance. Currently, we offer a hybrid work arrangement (In-Office and Remote) in accordance with London Hydro policy. Please note remote work is not guaranteed in the future and is subject to change.