University Co-Op Student - Real Estate - 12 Months - Winter 2027 - Markham

Job summary

The student will assist in the acquisition of property rights, including easements and fee simple interests for transmission and distribution projects. Responsibilities also include conducting market investigations, managing property tax payments, and reviewing municipal planning circulations.

Job details

52105 - Markham - Temporary 12 Months Hiring salary range: $2,136.59 - $3,301.53 / bi-weekly 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! You will be a member of the above group, which is responsible for: Acquisition of new property rights (fee simple or easement) for transmission line, transformation and distribution line work, including acquiring/releasing easements on private properties dealing with encroachments on transmission and distribution properties managing low voltage rights Market investigation and valuation Providing land rights management services for electrical transmission and distribution facilities across the province, including: negotiating licenses/leases for secondary land uses on corridor lands owned by the Provincial Government or the Company dealing with encroachments on transmission and distribution properties acquiring/releasing easements on private properties managing low voltage rights managing property tax payments. Reviewing and responding to municipal planning circulations that may affect Hydro One transmission assets. Managing payments for easement rights on lands over which the Company's transmission or distribution lines cross. Assessing and analyzing various real estate issues and preparing applicable real estate reports, summaries, spreadsheets and other similar documents Recording, documenting, and storing property documents related to the management of Hydro One property rights and real estate assets Your job duties may include: Assisting Hydro One Real Estate staff in the above activities, with an emphasis on acquisition of property related activities but there could be an opportunity to assist with property management related activities. This job will provide you with the following professional development: Experience with the market investigation, valuation, acquisition and management of real estate assets of a large, publicly held company in Ontario's energy industry Interactions with government (e.g. Provincial Ministries), public and private sector land owners, as well as legal professionals and elected representatives Job Requirements: Discipline: Real Estate (e.g. Bachelor of Commerce, Real Estate and Land Use Planning) Academic Level: Minimum 2nd year of program completed Other requirements: Must valid licence to drive in the Province of Ontario and access to a vehicle for periodic travel to work locations 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. We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026. "Employer of the year 2026" Deadline: October 12, 2026 In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here. 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. Accommodations 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. 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 results. If you contact candidate support, information you provide during that interaction may also be collected. This information will be used to: Administer and support your assessment; Record, transcribe, and analyze your responses using artificial intelligence; Generate assessment scores and insights; Transfer assessment results to Hydro One’s recruitment system; and operate, secure, and maintain the assessment platform. AI-generated scores and insights will support Hydro One’s recruitment process but will not independently determine the outcome. Authorized Hydro One personnel will evaluate candidates and make final hiring decisions. Your information may be accessed by authorized Hydro One and Knockri personnel and approved service providers where necessary to provide recruitment, assessment, technical, integration, or candidate-support services. It will not be used to train or improve general AI models. Assessment information is primarily stored in Canada. Your name, email address, job identifier, and assessment results may be temporarily processed in the European Union to transfer information between Knockri and Hydro One’s recruitment system. Information processed outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. Hydro One will retain assessment results according to its records retention schedule. Knockri will retain recordings and transcripts for the term of its agreement with Hydro One, unless Hydro One requests earlier deletion. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this notice.”

What you’ll do

The student will assist in the acquisition of property rights, including easements and fee simple interests for transmission and distribution projects. Responsibilities also include conducting market investigations, managing property tax payments, and reviewing municipal planning circulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Real Estate or Land Use Planning and have completed at least their second year. A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for travel to work sites.

Benefits

• Professional development • Safety programs • Wellbeing programs

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Real estate
• Land use planning
• Valuation
• Market investigation
• Property management
• Easement acquisition
• Negotiation
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Municipal planning
• Document management
• Management
• Support Services
• Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Higher Education
• Customer Service
• Low Voltage
• Real Estate
• Property Tax
• Investigation
• Spreadsheets
• Transcribing
• Property Management
• Retention Period
• Electrical Power Transmission And Distribution
• Easement
• Land-Use Planning
• Land Tenure
• Electric Power Transmission
• Property Rights

Job areas

• Energy
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Real Estate Wires Manager
• Regional Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Urban and Regional Planners