Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations

City of Medicine Hat; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Pension

Work-life balance

Job summary

The City of Medicine Hat invites applications for a Permanent, Full‑Time Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations, on site. You will lead the Electric Distribution Operations group, guiding skilled trades staff and coordinating with City teams and external partners to ensure safe, reliable electricity delivery.

You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, develop budgets and business plans, and oversee standby duties as required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• Eight+ years of directly related operating experience in an urban distribution electrical system.
• Four+ years of supervisory experience within the eight years of related experience.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to participate in standby duties and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Leadership in safety‑critical environments and ability to mentor trades staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and operational oversight for Electric Distribution Operations.
• Develop and execute priorities with skilled trades staff and manage budgets.
• Coordinate maintenance, safety expectations, and outage response.
• Lead on succession planning and business planning for future challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Budgeting

Operations management

Safety compliance

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations!Permanent | Full‑Time | On siteStarting at $133,560.00/year | Relocation assistance availableHelp lead the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to the community! As Superintendent, Electric Distribution Operations, you will provide progressive, hands‑on leadership to the Electric Distribution Operations group. Reporting to the Manager, Electric Operations, you will supervise skilled trades staff and work closely with Electric Operations employees, internal City teams, external partners, and customers. This is a key operational leadership position where you will combine technical expertise with strong people leadership, helping your team respond to today's operational needs while preparing the utility for future challenges. We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.A closer look at the roleYour day will combine people leadership, operational oversight, and forward planning. You will work closely with skilled trades staff to establish priorities, coordinate maintenance, reinforce health, safety, and environmental expectations, and ensure reliable electric distribution services. You will collaborate with internal City teams and external partners, develop employees, manage operational and labour-relations matters, and contribute to business plans and budgets. During major outages or other system events, you will help lead the response. You will also look beyond immediate priorities, using evolving codes, technologies, and industry practices to improve operational programs and procedures.What You BringYou are an experienced electrical utility professional who can lead both people and operations in a safety‑critical environment. You bring:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, materials, equipment, and operating requirements associated with an urban electric distribution system.
• Thorough knowledge of the Alberta Electric Utility Code, the Safety Codes Act and other applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, as well as working knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage, mentor, and develop skilled trades employees while maintaining accountability for performance.
• The ability to build effective working relationships, provide clear operational direction, and align employees' work with broader business objectives.
• The ability to develop business plans and operating budgets and coordinate maintenance and contingency planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, office productivity tools, ERP systems, and other technologies relevant to electric utility operations.

Qualifications

• A current and valid Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• At least eight years of directly related operating experience in an urban distrubtion electrical system.
• At least four years of experience supervising others, included within the eight years of directly related experience.
• A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to participate in standby duties as operationally required.
• An equivalent combination of management‑approved education and experience may be considered.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.

Why you'll love working with usWe show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
• Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.Life in Medicine HatWith over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.Ready to make an impact?If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.#brightideas