MANAGER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Memorial University - Career Development Office; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Electrical Systems to lead the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems across diverse facilities. This role involves developing maintenance programs, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills, along with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and offers flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This position promises to be rewarding and impactful, contributing to the operational excellence of a leading educational institution.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellness initiatives

Progressive leave plan

Employee social functions

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in facilities management, particularly in electrical systems.
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of electrical systems across multiple facilities.
• Develop maintenance programs and manage teams and budgets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management certification

Job description

December 1, 2023

MANAGER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Facilities Management (Permanent Position)

About Memorial & Facilities Management

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups. We acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

Memorial is Atlantic Canada’s most publicly engaged university, with a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary, public, teaching/research community. It aims to have a national and global impact while fulfilling its social mandate to provide access to university education for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. The university’s mission is to be one of the most distinguished public universities in Canada and internationally.

Memorial has over 19,000 students across four campuses and nearly 90,000 alumni worldwide. It employs more than 3,700 faculty and staff, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

The St. John’s campus includes more than 80 buildings, approximately 4 million sq. ft. of space, and maintains its own utilities infrastructure, including power supply for its buildings and the Health Sciences Centre.

What’s In It For You

Join a vibrant, diverse community at Memorial, situated on a beautiful campus with walking trails, recreation facilities, food courts, coffee shops, and more. Our total rewards include:

• Flexible work options, including remote work depending on the position.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan.
• Learning and development opportunities, including funding for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Employee wellness initiatives like an Employee Assistance Program, discounted memberships at The Works, and health clinics.
• A progressive leave plan supporting well-being, including summer hours, holiday breaks, and an extensive holiday schedule.
• Employee social functions to network across campuses.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Operations and Maintenance, this role oversees the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems across multiple facilities, including high, medium, and low voltage components, and power generation systems (>13MW capacity).

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, managing teams, budgets, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, planning for future needs, providing technical leadership, overseeing projects and upgrades, reviewing design documents, managing contracts, and supporting continuous improvement.

The Candidate

Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in facilities management, especially in electrical distribution systems, with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. They should possess strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador. Project management certification or experience is an asset.

Salary

Under salary review

Closing Date

Open until filled

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The personal information collected is used for recruitment purposes under the Memorial University Act and will be handled according to privacy policies. For questions, contact MyHR at [e-mail]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.