Manager, Stations

Toronto Hydro Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & Virtual Healthcare

Life insurance & LTD

Spending account

Paid time off

OMERS pension

Tuition reimbursement

Engagement events

Job summary

Toronto Hydro Corporation is seeking a Manager, Stations (Design) in Toronto to lead, direct and supervise resources in the Stations department for timely, cost-effective station designs and capital projects. The role provides leadership, direction, and oversight of engineering analysis, contract management and technical specifications.

The incumbent must have a P.Eng. in Ontario, a minimum of seven years in the electrical utility sector with substations, and five years in leadership or project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the electrical utility/mining/automotive or similar industry, with direct technical experience in substations
• Five (5) years of years of progressive leadership and/or project leadership experience
• Experience in electrical distribution utility regulation and stations equipment engineering and design
• Experience in safety by design and job planning for safety
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with multiple and varied work assignments and conflicting due dates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technologists, and students, ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of work
• Oversee the engineering and delivery of station capital projects, including equipment specifications, procurement support, design drawings, cost estimates, engineering approvals, and contractor performance
• Review and approve station designs, project estimates, scope changes, and customer-owned substation designs
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and cost performance, while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, technical standards, and professional engineering practices
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through the implementation of safety and environmental programs and initiatives
• Address complex technical, operational, and customer issues, providing timely and effective resolution
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, consultants, customers, and internal partners
• Collaborate across departments and with external organizations to support business objectives and successful project delivery
• Contribute to departmental planning, strategy development, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Safety by design

Influencing skills

Business acumen

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

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Manager, Stations

Posting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $124055 - $155069 Annually

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

Reporting to the Director, Stations & Distribution Automation, the Manager, Stations (Design) is responsible for leading, directing, and supervising resources within the Stations department to ensure the timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality station distribution system designs. The role provides leadership, direction, and support to technical staff and oversees the technical aspects of substation capital projects, customer connections and maintenance programs for new and existing substation and transformer station assets. Responsibilities include managing the effective deployment of resources to achieve project objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality, as well as oversight of engineering analysis, design drawings, contract management, technical specifications, and technical support for field construction activities. Designs are completed, reviewed, approved, and issued in accordance with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements by Engineers and/or Technologists.

T his posting is for an existing vacancy.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technologists, and students, ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of work.
• Oversee the engineering and delivery of station capital projects, including equipment specifications, procurement support, design drawings, cost estimates, engineering approvals, and contractor performance.
• Review and approve station designs, project estimates, scope changes, and customer-owned substation designs.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and cost performance, while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, technical standards, and professional engineering practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through the implementation of safety and environmental programs and initiatives.
• Address complex technical, operational, and customer issues, providing timely and effective resolution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, consultants, customers, and internal partners.
• Collaborate across departments and with external organizations to support business objectives and successful project delivery.
• Contribute to departmental planning, strategy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the electrical utility/mining/automotive or similar industry, with direct technical experience in substations.
• Five (5) years of years of progressive leadership and/or project leadership experience
• Experience in electrical distribution utility regulation and stations equipment engineering and design
• Experience in safety by design and job planning for safety
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to deal with multiple and varied work assignments and conflicting due dates
• High proficiency in Microsoft office suite of applications and database management
• Strong conceptual thinking; sees “big picture”; identifies connections or patterns that are not obvious to others Business Acumen: Links long-range visions and concepts to daily work Knowledge of process design practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong influential skills to champion solutions and drive them to the finish line
• Business Planning and Project Management: Demonstrates ability to schedule and prioritize work and bring projects in on time and on budget. Demonstrates stakeholder and change management skills
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License in the Province of Ontario

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility .

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