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**Date:**Mar 30, 2026

**Location:**Toronto, ON, CA

**Company:**Hydro One Networks Inc

51441 - Regular .

Representation:

Management

Job code:

00592071

Pay information:

18 (Core Services) / LEVEL 04

Hiring salary range:

$87,125-112,750 / year

Hours of work (per week):

40 hr 5dy*8hr

Shift work:

No

Number of positions:

1

Town/City:

Toronto, Ontario

Department:

HR & TRANSFORMATION / HR / LABOUR REL2

General Accountabilities:

• Provide expert advice and guidance with Human Resources and Line Management on the interpretation and administration of Hydro One’s collective agreements.

• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of labour relations strategies, policies, and programs.

• Represent and support management in internal and external grievance proceedings, including mediations, arbitrations, Human Rights Tribunals, and Labour Board hearings.

• Collaborate with legal counsel, HR, and business units to prepare and finalize arbitration briefs.

• Support and participate in collective agreement renewal negotiations as a member of the management bargaining committee and/or conduct environmental scanning and research to inform bargaining strategies.

• Ensure effective administration of Hydro One’s collective agreements by providing ongoing advice and delivering labour relations training to managers and supervisors. Training includes interpretive guidance, best practices, arbitration outcomes, recent settlements, legislative updates, etc.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment and labour legislation, collective bargaining trends, and arbitration decisions across various sectors.

• Perform duties in compliance with the Labour Relations Act and other applicable legislation.

• Develop and deliver labour relations training materials to internal stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Master’s degree in industrial relations (MIR or MIRHR), JD/LLB, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, 2000; Labour Relations Act, 1995; and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

• Proficiency in English to effectively communicate with employees, management, union representatives, and external adjudicators.

Experience:

• Proven ability to influence and advise various levels of management and external stakeholders.

• Experience advising on grievances, negotiating with union representatives, and advocating on behalf of management.

• Demonstrated involvement in external dispute resolution processes, including Labour Board proceedings.

• Experience in collective bargaining is considered an asset.

• Typically requires 3–5 years of relevant experience to develop the necessary expertise.

• Experience in construction labour relations is an asset.

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.

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: April 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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