By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Toronto Hydro Corporation is a holding company, which distributes electricity and provides street lighting services through two wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $50,001 to $55,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Design Technician I, Engineer, Certified Power Line Person Apprentice, Certified Power Cable Person Apprentice, Distribution System Technologist Apprentice and Power System Controller positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical
Community College Diploma: Engineering Technician, Other Trades
Professional Accreditation: Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications, Professional Engineer
