Director of Engineering

Enova Power Corp.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Enova Power Corp. in Ontario is seeking a Senior Leader of Engineering reporting to the Vice President Grid Transformation & Chief Distribution Officer.

The role leads the Engineering department, guiding infrastructure expansion, asset management, GIS, and supply planning, while aligning with corporate strategy and safety standards. You will drive strategic planning, budgeting and capital investment, mentor staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, design, construction and operations in an electrical utility.
• Expert knowledge of distribution systems, asset management and DSP preparation.
• Strong budgeting, strategic planning and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with GIS and engineering software; knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate strategic plans and provide engineering advice to stakeholders.
• Lead capital investment planning to sustain and expand distribution infrastructure.
• Direct short-term and long-term operating and capital budgets for Engineering.
• Manage staff performance, development and scheduling; oversee training.
• Oversee labor relations and ensure safety culture and compliance.
• Ensure design and construction align with regulations and best practices.

Skills

Distribution systems planning

Asset management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Leadership

GIS

Pole line analysis

Regulatory compliance

Occupational health & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng license

G‑driver's license

Job description

Enova Power Corp. is trusted and dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward. Serving more than 165,000 residential and business customers in the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, Townships of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario.

What We Value

At Enova we strive to inspire excellence through our Values:

• Safety & Wellbeing above all
• Everyone has a voice
• Transparency
• Driven to explore new ideas
• Inclusive and Empowered

What We Are Seeking

Reporting to the Vice President Grid Transformation & Chief Distribution Officer (CDO), this position is responsible for the management and direction of the utility’s infrastructure expansion and sustainment programs, including overhead and underground distribution systems, GIS, Asset Management, and Supply Planning. The incumbent leads and directs the affairs of the Engineering department; ensures alignment with corporation vision, mission and strategic goals; provides engineering support to operational activities as well as expanding services to customers; provides technical expertise to analyze complex problems and assists the corporation to adapt to new and changing landscape.

The incumbent provides technical oversight with regards to the integration of digital information systems, controls and technology to maximize efficiencies and grid performance. The role ensures that system design and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations and sound engineering principles.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the incumbent is a key contributor in achieving the Company’s purpose and the strategic vision for the Engineering division and is an engaged change leader. The incumbent promotes a high-performance culture, enhances the leadership capabilities of the team, collaborates with leadership to meet distribution system objectives, and ensures compliance with corporate policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
This vacancy exists at our Victoria St location.

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of the planning, design and construction requirements of distribution systems and asset management practices
• Advanced knowledge of business and management principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering software, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS), asset management, and pole line analysis
• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory framework including Distribution System Planning (DSP) preparation
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as they relate to individual, organizational and operational requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng)
• Class G Driver’s License

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in positions of increasing responsibility performing, managing and directing the planning, design, construction and operations functions in an electrical utility.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Planning & Provision of Expert Advice: Contribute to the formulation of corporate strategic plans and execute strategies and plans as they relate to the Engineering department in alignment with corporate plans. Provide technical and analytical support to internal and external stakeholders. Represent the utility at various municipal and utility business organizations, committees and functions.
• Asset Investment Planning & Management: Lead the development of capital investment plans to sustain and expand the corporation’s distribution infrastructure; balance near term and long term needs to deliver reliable, safe and cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions.
• Budgeting: Direct the preparation of short term and long-term operating and capital budgets for the Engineering departments including the justification of major expenditures and ensure alignment with the corporation’s asset planning, financial and strategic objectives.
• Staffing: Manage, direct and optimize the deployment of departmental staff resources. Delegate and plan schedules, hire, manage performance, conduct reviews, and ensure that training and development are available to enhance performance and knowledge level of staff.
• Labour Relations: Manage staff to ensure that the Collective Agreement is administered in a fair and reasonable manner and promotes a positive culture for union/management relations. Attend regular Labour Management meetings and participate in labour negotiations.
• Safety: Provide leadership for Occupational Health & Safety activities for the organization to effectively promote a culture of health, safety and loss prevention.

Why You Want To Work For Us

• You are passionate about making a difference and contributing to something meaningful
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes an incentive/bonus opportunity
• We encourage and financially support your continued professional education & development
• Your well-being matters: We offer various services which include Physio & Massage Therapy; Chiropractic and Naturopathic support; and mental-health and financial planning support

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and we therefore support candidates from many diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are also an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.

Please be aware that Enova may utilize AI-enhanced tools (i.e. Indeed, UKG, etc.) within our recruitment process to initially sort and screen applications, however, we do not use AI for any interview decisions or any final hiring decisions.