Hiring salary range: $3,952.00 - $5,646.00 / Bi-weekly
Deadline: April 21, 2026
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!
Accountabilities:
- Supervise helicopter and service vehicle maintenance, including scheduled and unscheduled work
- Plan, organize, and assign maintenance and overhaul activities to internal teams and external vendors
- Managing day-to-day maintenance, including scheduling, defect rectification, and technical dispatch
- Review maintenance records, pilot reports, inspections, flight logs, airframe time records, component history sheets, technical records, journey logs, and work order packages
- Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), OEM requirements, the Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), and the Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)
- Perform the duties of the Director of Maintenance for the Approved Maintenance Organization and the Person Responsible for Maintenance for the Air Operator
- Ensure all maintenance is performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and manufacturer requirements
- Ensure that company-operated aircraft are maintained in accordance with their Transport Canada Maintenance Schedule Approval (MSA)
- Ensure maintenance releases are issued by appropriately licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) in accordance with CAR 571
- Ensure proper control and implementation of manufacturers maintenance procedures, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins, Service Letters, approved modifications, and repairs
- Issue or withhold airworthiness approvals within delegated authority
- Oversee helicopter overhauls, modifications, and installation of specialized equipment
- Manage maintenance scheduling, tool control, inventory control, and assist with operational improvements
- Maintain and update the Maintenance Control Manual and the Maintenance Policy Manual as required
- Maintain administrative control over the maintenance operation, including authorizing production orders, monitoring costs, reviewing labor distribution, closing completed work orders, and reviewing invoices
- Support budgeting and planning for fleet operations and participate in review of monthly maintenance cost reports and profit and loss statements
- Coordinate training and type-specific maintenance qualifications for maintenance personnel
- Supervise and support Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and apprentices
- Liaise with flight operations to optimize aircraft availability and maintenance scheduling
- Act as the primary liaison with Transport Canada regarding maintenance matters
- Managing the Quality Assurance (QA) program in accordance with the company MPM, MCM, and Quality Assurance Manual
- Ensure maintenance activities support the company Safety Management System (SMS)
- Submit Service Difficulty Reports to Transport Canada when warranted
- Ensure all maintenance personnel follow Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements and company safety procedures
- Coordinate maintenance support for satellite and remote operations
- Oversee contractor performance and conduct quality and compliance inspections, including visits to contracted helicopter operators and overhaul centres
- Participate as a member of the departmental safety committee
- Perform other duties as required
Selection Criteria:
Education
- Grade XII with post-secondary education in aviation technology or a related field
- Requires a knowledge of aviation technology, mathematics, and physics to carry out helicopter maintenance activities
- Requires a knowledge of business administration to prepare and manage budgets, administer work orders, and oversee the recording and analysis of service and cost data
- Requires a knowledge of computer technology to apply computer-based systems for maintenance tracking, reporting, and preparation of technical directives
- Requires a knowledge of English to facilitate effective oral and written communication with staff, clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
- (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including supervisory or leadership roles
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in helicopter maintenance
- Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
- Strong knowledge of maintenance control systems
- Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems
- Proven supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
- Experience with budgeting, cost control, and administrative processes
- Exposure to machine shop or fabrication environments is an asset
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’s Best Employers for 2026.
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.
"Employer of the year 2026"
Deadline: April 21, 2026
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. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.
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