University Co-Op Student - Employee Experience Associate - 8 Months - Winter 2027 - Toronto

52133 - Toronto - Temporary 8 Months Hiring Salary Range: $60,350.00-78,100.00 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 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!

Overview

The Employee Experience (EX) team helps give employees a voice. We design and deliver employee listening programs that help leaders understand what employees are experiencing, identify opportunities for improvement, and measure progress over time. Through employee surveys, people analytics, reporting, and action planning, we provide insights that influence organizational decisions and help create a workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and supported. The Employee Experience Co-op Student will have the opportunity to contribute to these initiatives while gaining practical experience in employee engagement, data analysis, project management, communications, and HR strategy.

The Employee Experience Associate will play an active role in supporting these efforts by helping to administer employee surveys, analyze data, conduct research, develop communications and presentations, and coordinate key projects. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in employee engagement, people analytics, survey research, and HR strategy while working closely with HR professionals, business leaders, and executives. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that help shape the experiences of employees across the organization and develop skills that are highly valued in Human Resources, consulting, analytics, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Employee Listening & Survey Support

Support the administration and execution of employee surveys, pulse surveys, and feedback initiatives. Assist with survey design, testing, communications, and deployment activities. Monitor response rates and help prepare participation tracking reports. Support the collection, organization, and analysis of employee feedback and comments.

Data Analytics & Reporting

Analyze employee experience and engagement data to identify trends, themes, and opportunities. Summarize findings into clear and actionable insights for business leaders and HR partners. Assist with preparing executive-ready presentations and briefing materials.

Project Coordination

Support planning and execution of employee experience initiatives and annual programs. Assist with project plans, timelines, meeting coordination, and stakeholder follow-up activities. Track action items and help ensure deliverables are completed on schedule. Collaborate with cross-functional partners including HR, Communications, Learning & Development, and business leaders.

Communications & Engagement

Assist in developing communication materials to support employee listening and action planning activities. Help create presentations, newsletters, infographics, and other employee-facing resources. Support initiatives that help leaders communicate survey results and action plans to their teams.

This role is designed to provide meaningful experience and opportunities to:

Build

Strong project management and organizational skills. Business acumen and understanding of HR strategy. Executive communication and presentation development skills. Experience working in a large, complex organization.

Gain

Hands-on experience with employee engagement and employee listening programs. Exposure to people analytics, survey methodology, and data-driven decision making. Experience supporting enterprise-wide HR initiatives. Insight into how employee feedback influences business strategy and leadership decisions.

Learn

Best practices in employee experience, organizational culture, and employee engagement. Survey design, research methods, and data interpretation techniques. Change management and stakeholder management fundamentals. How HR programs are developed, implemented, measured, and improved.

Develop

Data storytelling and executive reporting capabilities. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Confidence presenting insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Job Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in: Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Data Analytics, or a related field

Knowledge & Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Interest in employee engagement, workplace culture, HR strategy, or people analytics. Comfortable working with data and transforming information into insights.

Technical Skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with PowerPoint and other Microsoft 365 applications. Familiarity with data visualization, survey platforms, Qualtrics, or similar tools is considered an asset. Experience using AI tools and technology to improve productivity is 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.

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.

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Compensation

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. 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. AI 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. Consent and Privacy Notice Hydro One uses Knockri Inc. to administer behavioural assessments as part of its recruitment process. Hydro One and Knockri will collect and use your name, email address, job identifier, recorded audio or video responses, transcripts, and assessment resul