Business Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Hydro One Networks Inc

Hydro One Networks Inc

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

48545 -
Toronto -
Temporary -
12 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

General Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Manager Design Technology and support, the position has the following accountabilities.

Planning, decision support, budget, management reporting, financial evaluation/analysis, management process development, internal control, accounting and systems.
Assist in devising, developing, analyzing or establishing new strategies, policies, procedures and management systems in order to satisfy the needs in a number of the following areas: approval process, business plans, budget, management reporting, performance management, internal control, financial evaluation and organizational authority.
Support Supervisor to ensure objectives are achieved within the approved policy and acceptable business practices of Hydro One. Make effective recommendations on authority levels, work methods on financial processes and budgets including staff levels.
Compile and analyze business information relative to the plans and performance.
Assist in defining requirements and evaluating outputs produced each year with the objective of providing a clearer picture of ongoing work and the benefits.
Assist in the conduct of operations research, technical/economic/environmental/business/ regulatory impact assessments and other specialized studies to determine transmission and distribution customer/system needs. Assist in the analysis of problems and development of strategies, alternatives and preferred solution; and assist in the delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers. Receive assignments from supervisor in broad terms on specific problems related to assigned area of work. Research available resources and contacts and propose effective recommendations. Prepare comprehensive reports and specifications and present solutions, producing necessary documentation, as necessary.
Develop performance measuring and monitoring systems. Assist with the implementation of approved performance measurement systems and monitor performance in comparison with targeted objectives. Coordinate collection of variance explanations and prepare monthly division performance reports.
Assist in the development, updating, maintenance and distribution of pricing guidelines and all related support procedures and systems.
Provide training documentation and facilitate/administer training sessions to varying audiences
Asses and predict Technology needs of the business supported including existing peripheral updates and emerging new requirements(software and Hardware for engineering teams).
Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

Education and Qualifications:

Must have a university degree in business administration or having the equivalent level of education.

Essential Competencies:

Requires a knowledge of finance, business administration, accounting principles and related disciplines including cost accounting, budget administration and systems in order to assist with the evaluation/pricing, monitoring, interpretation and maintenance of various proposals and the preparation of budgets.
Requires knowledge of computerized management systems and controls, in order to develop, implement and maintain information systems and evaluate and monitor work program productivity and performance measurements.
Requires a good knowledge of English to provide effective presentations and prepare reports.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and business unit objectives.
Must have strong problem solving skills.
Must have proven independence and ability to establishing cooperative working relation, trust and mutual respect in team environment.
Should have selfmotivated behavior, perseverance and ability to overcome obstacles.
Experience working with various engineering disciplines and engineering background is an asset.
Should have basic knowledge of Engineering Document Management systems or equivalent.
Should have office 365 experience at an intermediate or above level.
Requires Power Apps/BI/automate experience at intermediate or above level.
Microsoft AI or other experience is a plus.

Essential knowledge and experience and qualifications: