Job Description

48513 - Markham - Regular -

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\xe2\x80\x99re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function:

• Coordinate the development and prepare all Facilities and Real Estate financial, business plan and other similar submissions (including the annual Proof of Concept and Business Plan/Budget) and related support documentation.
• Coordinate the provision of Employee Relocation Services to all Business Units within the Company in accordance with Collective Agreement and other relevant provisions. Supervise staff providing Employee Relocation Program counselling and related services to employees.
• Consolidate, gather and analyze financial and other business information and develop, produce and maintain budgetary and reporting systems.
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and procedures for the real estate and facility management business functions within Hydro One.
• Provide advice and guidance and financial support to Senior Management related to the procedures and requirements for the planning, budgeting and reporting of resources costs and Project and Program accomplishments.
• Participate in improving and developing business and information systems, ensuring adequate financial and internal controls are in place within the Facility and Real Estate organization.
• Develop business processes and financial models to improve efficiency and decision making associated with real estate, facilities programs.

General Accountabilities:

• Supervise staff providing Employee Relocation Program counselling and related services to employees. Supervise staff responsible for verification and payment of corporation\'s property taxes and related services including challenges and appeals.
• Administer the work of taff, providing necessary direction, training and review of work activities.
• Assess the efficiency and productivity of the unit.
• Participate in employee selection and recommendations, including performance assessment recommendations.
• Develop work methods and procedures to ensure the effective contribution of subordinates.
• Coordinate the development and preparation of all Fa s andReal Estate financial, business plan and other similar submissions (including the annual Proof of Concept and Business Plan/Budget) and related support documentation.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Director and Managers in the preparation of business information, specific program data and other similar information required for these initiatives.
• Coordinate the provision of Employee Relocation Services to all Business Units within the Company in accordance with Collective Agreement and other relevant provisions.
• Review existing and develop, implement and maintain new financial budgetary, business, staff plan and financial control systems and related financial/administrative policies, procedures and controls, as required to provide an appropriate Facilities and Real Estate financial management/operational framework and to ensure all Corporate and Business Unit financial requirements are met (e.g. Bill 198).
• Consolidate, gather and analyze financial and other business information and develop, produce and maintain budgetary and reporting systems.
• Prepare a variety of business summaries and control reports such as budget, business and staff plans/estimates, cost trend studies, financial evaluations, performance reports and monthly cost and financial performance against budget reports.
• Coordinate, assemble and prepare financial and performance data related to the management of the Company\'s land and building assets in the province.
• Participate in the development, evaluation and implementation of programs and procedures in the facility management and real estate business areas within Hydro One.
• Carry out real estate and facility management market research/investigations externally to ensure programs and costs are in line with relevant benchmarks.
• Review existing land/building asset management and cost control reporting procedures, assess their effectiveness and develop, implement and maintain changes, improvements or new procedures, as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management, as necessary.
• Prepare and assist the Vice-President, the Director and Managers in preparation of Business Cases, Financial Evaluations, Executive Summaries, Board Memoranda and other similar reports and assessments.
• Review submitted documents to ensure financial implications have been considered and disclosed appropriately in accordance with Business Unit and/or Corporate financial, signing authority and other similar requirements.
• Undertake financial and cost/benefit analysis for Real Estate and Facility Management projects and other initiatives.
• Participate in the development of management or other information systems for Facilities and Real Estate and make recommendations for improvements.
• Provide advice, guidance, recommendations and assistance to management and staff in the Facilities and Real Estate organization relating to financial policies and procedures, business processes, organizational signing authorities, improvement initiatives, assessing business aspects of internal controls, programs and projects, staff and organization plans, cost allocation and asset management reporting and other similar initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with internal Corporate Finance, Business Integration, Asset Management, Regulatory and other Company representatives to ensure Facilities and Real Estate business and financial information is provided in conjunction with Company requirements (e.g. Financial Reporting, Transmission Rate Filings).
• Includes providing and exchanging financial and performance information with line organizations in field and Head Office locations as it relates to Facilities and Real Estate.
• Work with external governmental agencies (e.g. Ontario Realty Corporation) to establish and maintain appropriate budget coordination, financial controls and reporting mechanisms as they relate to the shared HONI/Provincial government Provincial Secondary Land Use Program\' revenues.
• Identify and act as the Facilities and Real Estate representative in special Company financial, internal control or other similar reviews (e.g. Organizational Authority and Cost Allocation Reviews, Bill 198), ad-hoc projects and studies, task groups, committees as required to ensure Facilities and Real Estate financial and business interests are appropriately represented and communicated to team members and leaders.
• Facilitate the understanding of internal controls and cost structures among staff within the Facilities and Real Estate organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• Requires a knowledge of real estate and facility management to prepare complex and high value business plans and submissions.
• Requires a knowledge of finance, financial reporting, cost accounting and financial information systems to develop financial reporting, plans, budgets and business cases related to land and building assets.
• Requires a good knowledge of English to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts and prepare financial and performance reports.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years).

Experience:

• Requires experience in a financial environment to be familiar with coordinating business plans and budgets, developing and implementing business systems and reports for the collection of financial data and performance reports and providing financial/business advice and guidance to Facilities and Real Estate senior management and staff.
• Requires experience in defining work performance and the development of programs and procedures related to real estate and facility management processes.
• Requires experience in the real estate/facility management organization to be familiar with the financial and asset management of a diverse portfolio of lands, buildings and facilities.
• Requires a good understanding of Employee Relocation Collective Agreement provisions, policies and practices to coordinate the Employee Relocation Services Program.
• Requires experience with various computer systems to prepare budgets and business plans and financial and performance reports.
• Requires experience in supervisory capacity.A period of over 8 years and up to and including 10 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

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\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers for 2023.

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 . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: January 2, 2024

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