Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations

City of Medicine Hat; Medicine Hat; Vor Ort; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee Electric Distribution Operations. You will guide a team of power line technicians and utility professionals to ensure safe, reliable service for residents and businesses.

This permanent, on-site role requires strategic planning, strong safety leadership, and experience in budgeting and workforce development. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifikationen

• Current 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 supervising others within the eight years of experience.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must participate in standby duties as required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Position identified as Safety Sensitive and requires a pre-employment drug screen including cannabis testing.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop Electric Distribution Operations employees through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation, codes, standards, and City policies.
• Coordinate maintenance programs and priorities to support system reliability.
• Participate in budgeting, business planning, and resource allocation.
• Build relationships with internal departments, contractors, regulators, and industry partners.
• Support labour relations activities and maintain a positive work environment.
• Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities to improve practices.
• Participate in standby rotation and lead during outages and emergencies.

Kenntnisse

Electrical distribution ops

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Budget management

Standby duties

Communication

ERP systems

Ausbildung

Journeyman Power Line Technician certificate

Alberta Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Power system software

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Medicine Hat

Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Operations

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Managing Director, Public Services!

Permanent | Full-Time | On site
Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits, pension, and relocation assistance

Are you an experienced utility leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a Superintendent, Electric Distribution Operations to lead the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of our electric distribution system. Reporting to the Manager, Electric Operations, you will lead a team of skilled Power Line Technicians and utility professionals responsible for maintaining critical electrical infrastructure and delivering dependable service to our community. This leadership role combines operational excellence, safety leadership, workforce development, and strategic planning.

For candidates across Alberta and Canada, relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop Electric Distribution Operations employees through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and City policies.
• Coordinate maintenance programs and operational priorities to support system reliability.
• Participate in business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation activities.
• Build effective relationships with internal departments, contractors, regulators, and industry partners.
• Support labour relations activities and maintain a positive, productive work environment.
• Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities to improve operational practices and procedures.
• Participate in standby rotation and provide leadership during outage response and emergency situations.

What you bring

You are an experienced electrical utility professional with a strong background in electric distribution operations and leadership.

You bring:

• Thorough knowledge of electric distribution system operations, maintenance practices, equipment, and utility work processes.
• Strong understanding of utility safety programs, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading skilled trades or utility operations teams in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, coach, and mentor employees.
• Experience managing operational priorities, maintenance programs, budgets, and workforce planning.
• Sound decision-making skills and the ability to perform effectively during outages and emergency situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and other utility-related technologies.

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 distribution 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 License 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.

Build your career and your life in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat offers professionals the opportunity to take on interesting, technically significant work without sacrificing quality of life.

Here, you can enjoy:

• Short and manageable commutes
• Accessible housing options
• Established, family-friendly neighbourhoods
• Parks, trails, recreation facilities, and outdoor activities
• A sunny, four-season climate
• A welcoming community with the amenities needed for work and everyday life
• A strong regional employment base that may provide career opportunities for accompanying partners or spouses

It's a place where professionals can build a career and raise a family, without sacrificing interesting technical work.

Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

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