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Lead the shaping of industry-leading indigenous partnerships & the energy sector

At Hydro One, we believe meaningful partnerships with First Nations are built on trust, respect, shared prosperity, and a long-term commitment to action based economic reconciliation.
We are seeking a visionary and relationship-driven leader to join our Indigenous Partnerships & Business Development team as Director, Indigenous Partnerships – Operations & Governance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help steward some of Hydro One's most important and transformative partnerships while supporting Indigenous participation in major energy infrastructure projects across Ontario.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing Hydro One's First Nation Equity Partnership model, helping ensure that our commitments translate into lasting economic opportunities, strong governance, and mutually beneficial outcomes for First Nation partners and future generations.
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to contribute to a new way of working together, where partnerships are founded on respect, collaboration, and shared success.

About the role

Reporting to the Vice President, Indigenous Partnerships & Business Development, the Director, Indigenous Partnerships – Operations & Governance provides strategic leadership for Hydro One's growing portfolio of First Nation equity partnerships.

As the senior leader responsible for partnership governance, relationship stewardship, and operational performance, you will work closely with First Nation leadership, partner organizations, community representatives, and Hydro One business units to ensure partnerships remain strong, sustainable, and aligned with the priorities of all parties.

You will recognize that every First Nation is unique and will approach each relationship with humility, transparency, respect, and a genuine commitment to understanding community priorities, aspirations, and perspectives.

Success in this role is measured not only by financial and operational outcomes, but by the long-term value created for First Nation communities and Hydro One through trusted, enduring relationships.

The Director also leads a team of partnership professionals and serves as a critical connection point between First Nation partners and Hydro One's business units, helping ensure community perspectives, opportunities, concerns, and priorities are understood and reflected in decision-making.

What you'll be responsible for

Building and strengthening relationships

• Serve as a trusted relationship leader for Hydro One's First Nation partnership portfolio.
• Build, nurture, and sustain meaningful relationships with First Nation leaders, communities, economic development organizations, and business partners.
• Support culturally respectful engagement and ensure Indigenous perspectives are incorporated into partnership governance and business decisions.
• Help create an environment where partnerships are founded on transparency, accountability, collaboration, and shared prosperity.

Leading Partnership Governance and Performance

• Provide strategic oversight of Hydro One's Indigenous partnership portfolio, including governance, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Represent Hydro One on partnership boards, governance committees, and other joint decision-making forums.
• Lead the implementation and administration of partnership agreements and governance frameworks.
• Ensure commitments made to First Nation partners are fulfilled and partnerships continue to deliver value over time.

Advancing Economic Reconciliation

• Identify and support opportunities that strengthen Indigenous participation in Ontario's energy sector.
• Work collaboratively with partners to advance economic benefits through investment, employment, procurement, and business development opportunities.
• Support innovative approaches to Indigenous partnerships that contribute to Hydro One's leadership in economic reconciliation.

Strategic and Financial Leadership

• Provide advice to senior leadership regarding partnership opportunities, risks, governance matters, and investment performance.
• Oversee partnership planning,…