University Co-op Student - Corporate Development Analyst - 4-12 Months - Fall 2026

Hydro One Networks Inc • Toronto, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. The Corporate Development group supports developing transformative business strategies to produce earnings growth and diversification through commercial operations including potential acquisition or partnership. This involves working with other business units to enable execution of priority initiatives, generating and evaluating innovative business opportunities to complement traditional utility operations and adjacencies, such as investments in Venture Capital funds, a suite of ‘behind-the-meter’ products and service offerings, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable power, and data monetization.

This role is a temporary 4-12 month co-op position for Fall 2026, with a hiring salary range of $54,000 - $73,000 per year.

Requirements

• Currently in the third year of a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering, business, finance, accounting, computer science, or related field.
• Experience developing and analyzing financial and strategic models in an asset / capital intensive industry (preferably Electricity but others will be considered).
• Expert level skills in Excel: ability to build financial models and perform analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Powerpoint.
• Understanding of financial statements and Electricity Industry concepts.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills set: ability to complete a regression, perform complex modeling, statistically literate, etc.
• An innovative and creative mindset, open to looking at things differently and creating value where it may not first appear obvious.
• A strong passion for the Electricity industry and energy transition and a desire to be part of the myriad changes occurring within it (new technology, regulation, government goals, etc.).
• Ability to interact effectively with Senior Management.
• Must be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work term (exceptions made if work term is required for graduation).
• International students must have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Electricity Industry (Power & Utilities, Renewables, etc.) is preferred; other experience in related industries such as Oil & Gas and Mining will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analyses to identify emerging industry trends, commercial business opportunities, service offerings, and business models within the electricity industry.
• Assist with execution of the corporate business strategy by working with/supporting other business units; this may involve organizing workshops, developing presentation material and facilitating the roll-out of strategic initiatives.
• Support evaluation of potential opportunities through business case development and financial modeling.
• Explain and present complex information in a straightforward way, by developing and delivering communications materials for senior executives up to the CEO and Board of Directors level.

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn about the utility operations, business models and transformative corporate development activities at one of the largest electric utilities in Canada.
• Identifying and developing innovative growth opportunities that could potentially lead to new business units and product offerings in the market.
• Building effective leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills through engagement with potential partners, vendors and commercial affiliates.
• Develop organization/time management skills as the group works with broader mandate on short timelines.
• Opportunity to build/demonstrate strong analytical and financial accounting skills.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level