Electrical Area Manager

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical industrial services company is seeking a local Area Manager for their Fort St. John operations. This pivotal leadership role requires a Journeyman Electrical or Instrumentation background, managing teams and overseeing branch performance in the oil & gas sector. The position offers competitive pay with a 30% performance bonus, benefits, and strong autonomy in decision-making.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive bonus

Full benefits & RRSP program

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior supervisory or management role required.
• Estimating experience in residential and commercial projects valued.
• Preference for local candidates or those open to relocating.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations and drive business development.
• Lead a team of tradespeople and ensure safety compliance.
• Engage directly with industrial clients and manage financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Business Development

Safety Compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician or Instrumentation Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Salesforce

Safety software

Job description

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Skyline Recruitment Ltd provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$140,000.00/yr - CA$160,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Skyline Recruitment LTD

Job Title: Area Manager

Location: Fort St. John, BC

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 + 30% Performance Bonus

Vacation: 3–4 Weeks

About the Opportunity:

We’re working with a leading electrical industrial services company that is looking to hire a local Area Manager for their Fort St. John, BC operations. This is a pivotal leadership position for someone with a Journeyman Electrical or Instrumentation background and strong experience managing teams in the industrial or oil & gas sector.

You’ll oversee branch operations, drive business development, and ensure safety, financial performance, and client satisfaction. If you're part of the Fort St. John or Dawson Creek community and looking for a long-term leadership opportunity, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead a team of 10 tradespeople, 1 electrical manager, and 1 administrator
• Drive safety culture (BBOs, TRIF, LTI) and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Manage financial performance and achieve EBITDA targets
• Oversee hiring, performance, and structure of the team with full autonomy
• Engage directly with industrial clients (oil & gas and forestry)
• Lead business development efforts and expand market share in the region
• Collaborate with regional operations and support teams (HR, Finance, Purchasing)

Key Qualifications:

• Journeyman Electrician or Instrumentation Technician (mandatory)
• 5+ years in a senior supervisory or management role
• Estimating experience in residential and commercial projects
• Strong leadership and operations experience
• Knowledge of business processes and team management
• Experience using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Salesforce, and safety software
• Preference given to local candidates or those open to relocating to Fort St. John (relocation support available: moving expenses + 4 months rental/lease)

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary ($140K–$160K)
• 30% performance-based incentive bonus
• Full benefits & RRSP program
• Strong autonomy in decision-making
• Opportunity to lead a growing branch in a high-demand region

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Management

• Industries

  Construction and Specialty Trade Contractors

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