Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations

City of Medicine Ha; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

The City of Medicine Hat seeks a Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations, to provide hands-on leadership for the Electric Distribution Operations group. Reporting to the Manager, Electric Operations, you will supervise skilled trades staff and collaborate with internal City teams and external partners to ensure safe, reliable electricity delivery.

You will lead planning, maintenance priorities, and outage response while advancing programs through updated codes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Current Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate.
• Eight years of operating experience in urban distribution electrical systems.
• Four years of supervisory experience.
• A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence with acceptable driving record.
• Participation in standby duties as required.
• Equivalent combination of management-approved education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Electric Distribution Operations group and supervise skilled trades staff.
• Coordinate maintenance, establish priorities, and reinforce health, safety, and environmental expectations.
• Develop employees and manage operational and labour-relations matters.
• Contribute to business plans and budgets and lead during major outages or system events.
• Advance programs by applying evolving codes, technologies, and industry practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Relationship building

Budget planning

ERP/Office tools

Education

Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations!

Permanent | Full‑Time | On site

Starting at $133,560.00/year | Relocation assistance available

Help 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 role

Your 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 bring

You 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 us

We 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 Hat

With 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.

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