Senior Manager, Construction

Toronto Hydro Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Life Insurance

Spending Account

Paid Time Off

OMERS Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Toronto Hydro Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Construction (Stations) to lead planning, execution, and performance of the Stations construction and maintenance portfolio. The role oversees front-line managers across multiple locations, ensuring safe, on-time and high-quality outcomes aligned with corporate goals.

The incumbent will champion safety, compliance with health and safety regulations, and continuous improvement, while developing frontline leadership and managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a three-year college diploma; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ten or more years of construction, maintenance and stations commissioning experience within a utility operations environment.
• Minimum five years progressive supervisory and/or crew leadership experience.
• Knowledge of utility construction and maintenance practices and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and Ontario electricity regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, prioritization, and execution of capital, maintenance, reactive, and customer connection programs.
• Deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Drive standardization and adoption of new technologies across multiple teams and locations.
• Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and operational scorecards.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line leaders and employees to drive engagement and performance.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Three-year college diploma

Job description

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Senior Manager, Construction (Stations)

Posting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Expected Salary Range: $147140 - $183925 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 25%

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:

The Senior Manager, Construction (Stations) is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and performance of the organization’s Stations construction and maintenance portfolio, including capital projects, reactive restoration, and customer connections. This role oversees end-to-end program delivery through a team of front-line managers across multiple locations, ensuring safe, on-time, and high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The position champions a strong safety culture, ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations, and drives continuous improvement in operational practices, productivity, and sustainability. The incumbent plays a key leadership role in developing talent, strengthening frontline leadership capability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while achieving business performance targets related to safety, customer service, financial results, and operational excellence. Additionally, the role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, contributes to strategic initiatives, and leverages industry insights to enhance policies, practices, and overall stations operations performance.

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.

T his posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of capital, maintenance, reactive, and customer connection programs.
• Deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Optimize workforce, contractor, and equipment resources across multiple teams and locations.
• Drive standardization, process improvement, and adoption of new technologies.
• Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and operational scorecards.
• Enhance field productivity and implement strategic spare parts management to support a growing Stations asset base.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field audits and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Champion a strong safety culture through Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Support and contribute to safety programs, initiatives, and committees.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line leaders and employees to drive engagement and performance.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, and development in accordance with policies and collective agreements.
• Build leadership capability to support consistent operational and project execution.
• Advance workforce development through apprenticeship, training, and skills development programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify risks and achieve operational objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and help advance leading practices.
• Incorporate stakeholder insights into operational planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support divisional initiatives that improve construction execution, sustainability, productivity, and asset performance.
• Align departmental strategies and plans with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum three (3) year college diploma; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ten (10) or more years of construction, maintenance and stations commissioning experience within a utility operations environment
• Minimum five (5) years progressive supervisory and/or crew leadership experience
• MEARIE Journeyperson Sub-Station Electrician Certificate or equivalent (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale construction or maintenance work programs
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Strong knowledge of utility construction and maintenance practices and industry standards
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of the Ontario regulatory environment and key stakeholders within the electricity sector
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and execution practices
• Knowledge of process improvement and continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop front-line leaders
• Srong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong change management capability
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills in complex operational environments
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Class G driver’s license strongly preferred

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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