Grandbridge Energy Manager, System Control & Emergency Management

The MEARIE Group

Brantford

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits package

OMERS Pension

Training reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Community involvement

Job summary

GrandBridge Corporation seeks a Manager, System Control & Emergency Management to lead the 24/7 Control Room and oversee emergency planning, restoration, and business continuity for GrandBridge Energy's distribution system.

You will coach a high-performing team, ensure 24/7 coverage, coordinate with IESO/Hydro One, supervise switching/restoration, and deliver robust incident response and risk reduction across the organization.

Qualifications

Electrical/engineering education and operator program.
Strong knowledge of UWPC, switching, isolation, restoration.
Experience leading Control Room and emergency management teams.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Control Room and Emergency Management functions.
Ensure 24/7 System Control coverage, staffing, training and readiness.
Oversee safe operation of the distribution system and outage restoration.
Lead or oversee risk assessments, emergency preparedness activities, and drills.
Coordinate incident management with internal and external partners.

Skills

UWPC knowledge

Leadership

Grid operations

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical engineering/related field

Journeyperson Electrical Operator Program

Tools

SCADA

OMS

GIS

Job description

Manager, System Control & Emergency Management

Who We Are:

GrandBridge Corporation is an investment holding company dedicated to driving growth and innovation through our fully owned subsidiaries, GrandBridge Energy Inc., and GrandBridge Group Inc.

GrandBridge Energy Inc. is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to our customers. GrandBridge Group Inc. offers a wide range of energy services through its divisions: Netoptiks, which provides cutting-edge telecommunications solutions, and Enersure, which ensures our customers' homes are comfortable and energy-efficient with home comfort rentals.

Our team of dedicated professionals are committed to helping our communities navigate the transition towards a dynamic and evolving energy landscape. The principles and beliefs that guide our operations are deeply rooted in our values. Join us in our mission to shape the future of energy.

What We Offer:

Employer Paid Benefits Package
OMERS Pension Plan
Training and Educational Reimbursement Programs
Professional Development & Career Opportunities
Wellness Resources & Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for Community Involvement

What You Will Do:

The Manger, System Control & Emergency Management is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of GrandBridge Energy's electrical distribution system and for leadership of the organization's emergency management and business continuity programs. The role provides leadership and direction to the 24/7 Control Room, ensuring System Control personnel are trained, supported, and prepared to respond to routine operations, outages, and major system events. The Manager is expected to maintain the technical competence and operational knowledge required to support System Control activities directly when needed, including a strong working knowledge of the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), switching practices, outage restoration, and real-time grid operations. The role also provides enterprise leadership for emergency preparedness, response planning, business continuity, exercises, and coordination with internal and external partners.

Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management for the Control Room and Emergency Management functions, building a high-performing team with clear accountabilities, effective succession planning, and strong technical capability.
Ensure effective 24/7 System Control coverage, including shift scheduling, staffing contingency plans, training, qualification, and operational readiness. Maintain sufficient personal operating competency to provide qualified back-up support in the Control Room during emergencies, critical system events, or other operational needs.
Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the electrical distribution system, including real-time system monitoring, outage response, switching, isolation, restoration, and coordination with field personnel.
Review and approve complex overhead and underground distribution switching orders and ensure System Control practices comply with the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), company operating procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Lead operational response during significant outages and emergencies. Ensure system status, outage information, restoration priorities, and operational risks are accurate, timely, and effectively communicated to leaders, field teams, customers, and external partners as appropriate.
Own and maintain the Power Restoration Plan and the organization's emergency management and business continuity framework. Ensure plans are current, practical, tested, and integrated with Control Room operations.
Lead or oversee risk assessments, emergency preparedness activities, business continuity planning, mitigation strategies, emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and lessons-learned reviews. Track corrective actions through to completion.
Ensure staff are trained and prepared to perform their assigned emergency roles and that emergency response structures, call-out processes, contact lists, facilities, and supporting documentation remain ready for activation.
Provide leadership during incident management and business continuity events, coordinating response and recovery activities across lines of business and supporting sound, timely decision-making under pressure.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including the Distribution System Code, Market Participant Requirements, Ontario Power System Restoration Plan, Occupational Health & Safety Act, IHSA/EUSA requirements, and other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting System Control, emergency management, and business continuity.
Maintain strong working relationships with the IESO, Hydro One, neighbouring LDCs, municipalities, emergency services, government agencies, and other partners to support coordinated grid operations, emergency response, restoration, and Mutual Aid arrangements.
Ensure SCADA, OMS, GIS, communications systems, and other operational technologies supporting the Control Room are used effectively and that reliability, cyber/operational readiness, maintenance, and upgrade needs are identified and escalated.
Lead continuous improvement of Control Room programs, policies, procedures, operating agreements, emergency plans, and work practices. Use system and outage data to identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, resilience, restoration performance, and operational efficiency.
Participate in daily job planning and operational meetings and contribute operational input to short- and long-term distribution planning, system capacity assessments, capital budgets, station, and feeder rebuild forecasts, and grid modernization initiatives.
Maintain and develop Customer Operating Agreements and other operating protocols required to support safe and coordinated distribution system operation.
Act as a visible champion of a proactive safety culture and ensure operational decisions consistently place employee, public, and system safety first.

What You Will Bring:

Post-secondary education from a college or university in electrical engineering, electrical technology/technician, emergency management, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of utility training and experience.
Successful completion of The MEARIE Group's Journeyperson Electrical Operator Program, or equivalent recognized System Control Operator training and experience, with demonstrated competence to operate an electrical distribution system.
Advanced practical knowledge of the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC) and demonstrated experience applying work protection, switching, isolation, and restoration requirements in a utility operating environment.
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in an electrical distribution utility, including significant experience in System Control, grid operations, job planning, stations, SCADA, distribution operations, or a closely related operational function.
Progressive leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, training, incident leadership, and coordinating work across operational teams.
Knowledge of Ontario electrical distribution utilities and the operational, regulatory, and safety environment, including OHSA, IHSA/EUSA requirements, Distribution System Code, and Market Participant requirements.
Working knowledge of operational technology used in distribution operations, including SCADA, OMS, and GIS.
Experience with emergency preparedness, emergency response, business continuity, outage restoration, or major incident coordination.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and provide clear leadership during system emergencies and other time-sensitive events.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and operational information to executives, employees, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
Available to participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support during emergencies, outages, and significant operational events.
Valid Class G Driver's Licence with an insurable driving record.
Fully proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.
Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or other recognized emergency management/business continuity designation.
Experience developing and exercising utility emergency response plans and business continuity programs.
Experience coordinating Mutual Aid arrangements and working with the IESO, Hydro One, neighbouring LDCs, municipalities, or emergency services.
Experience leading Control Room modernization, SCADA/OMS improvements, grid automation, or operational readiness initiatives.