Greater Sudbury Hydro INC | Protection and Control Technologist

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc 

PROTECTION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIST

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc (GSHI) is a trusted electrical distribution company delivering safe and reliable electricity to the City of Greater Sudbury and West Nipissing.  GSHI is part of Greater Sudbury Utilities, a diversified, community-owned corporation focused on excellence, innovation, and growth. The GSU group of companies provides leadership in energy distribution, alternative generation, water heater rental products, and leading-edge telecommunications technologies and services.

What we offer

Stay healthy and well with a competitive compensation package including:

• Comprehensive benefits (Health, Dental, LTD, Life Insurance, EAP)
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Salary Range: $102,000.00-$111,500.00

For more information about OMERS, visit: https://www.omers.com/

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor – Technical Services, the Protection and Control Technologist will install, commission and maintain SCADA, Load Control, Distribution Automation, Substation Protective Relaying-Metering Control and the Communication Networks for these systems. They will participate in the planning and design of the above systems. They will also participate in the analysis and studies related to the technical and economic feasibility of Utility projects. The successful applicant will maintain a professional working relationship with customers and perform protective device coordination studies.

Seeking the following qualifications:

• Three-year Electrical Technology diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong planning, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in relaying, metering, control, and communications systems, preferably in an electrical utility environment.
• Working knowledge of utility distribution systems, equipment, construction materials, and work methods.
• Experience using electrical and optical test equipment used for protection, metering, power quality, communications, and fiber optics.
• Exposure to operating systems and application software such as Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, and engineering applications such as AutoCAD, Survalent SmartVU, STC Explorer, AcSELerator QuickSet, Milsoft, CYME, and related utility analysis software.
• Exposure to calculating and applying protection relay settings for electromechanical, electronic, and PLC-based relays.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for electrical, electronic, and communications systems.
• Knowledge of serial and Ethernet communications, including protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP, and related standards.
• Valid Class G driver's licence with the ability to perform frequent field work. 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by Friday, November 6^th, 2026, no later than 4:30 p.m. to:

 jobposting@gsuinc.ca

To help us process your application quickly and efficiently, please follow these submission guidelines:

1. Submit your application as a PDF only.
2. Combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document. Please submit only one file.
3. Include your full name in the file name.
   Example: First name-Last name-Resume.pdf
4. Include the job title in the subject line of your email.
   Example: Application – Protection and Control Technologist

We kindly ask candidates to complete a behavioural assessment.

Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment:

• ⏱️ Please set aside 5–10 uninterrupted minutes to get started (there’s no time limit once you begin).
• 🗓️ Please complete this assessment by Friday, November 6^th, 2026.
• 💡Don’t worry — there are no right or wrong answers! If you don’t understand a question, just skip it.
• 📌This is not a test of intelligence, education, or experience — it simply helps us understand your work and communication needs.

🔗 Complete it here: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/JLi/PCTechnologist_Aug2026_210640

GSU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by GSU, please advise if you require an accommodation.