Community Investment events/activities College Co-Op Student

49028 - Toronto - Temporary - 4- 8 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:

To support all aspects of assigned Community Investment work plans and projects, assisting team to meet milestones and final deliverables.

Job Description:

1. Participate in Community Investment events/activities at Hydro One. Assist the Community Investment team in working with other Lines of Business, other departments, charitable partners and Grantees.
2. Assist in executing communication campaigns and collaborating with the Internal and External Corporate Communications team.
3. Assist in the development and execution of employee events including webcasts, meetings, campaigns.
4. Support all activities related to Hydro One’s employee giving program: Power to Give, including assisting with the coordination of online giving platform (Benevity), assisting in the development of communications materials, supporting the network of volunteers, and assisting in the planning and execution of fundraising events. Liaising with external vendors for internal events.
5. Assist in the reporting of Community Investment project progress against the Community Investment strategy, including project plans, requirements, budget, and milestones.
6. Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

1. In progress or recently graduated: Post-secondary degree in Communication, Public Relations, Fundraising or other related field.
2. Experience: Requires knowledge of the charitable sector, corporate giving, or social impact strategies and tactics. This knowledge can be acquired through volunteer, education, professional, or a combination in the charitable/non-profit/Community Investment sector.
3. Participation in a large-scale fundraising campaign is considered a strong asset.
4. Previous administrative experience, including event planning and coordinating logistics, strong interpersonal skills, customer-service oriented, solutions-focused and a positive attitude.
5. Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Teams, (SharePoint and Benevity experience considered an asset).
6. Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated attention to detail/accuracy/thoroughness.
7. Work well independently as well as on a team and demonstrate initiative.
8. A Class G Driver’s License is considered an asset.

Hydro One requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.  

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).  Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.

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 2024.

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.

Deadline: February 26th , 2024

**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. 

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