Lead, Grid Edge Solutions

Lead, Grid Edge Solutions (Non-Union)

(Temporary contract – 18 months)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week

Location: Vaughan or Guelph

Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Are you a driven professional with a passion for innovation in the energy sector?

The Lead of Grid Edge Solutions is responsible for developing and leading projects, conducting research, maintaining subject matter expertise, developing business plans, and informing strategy. This role involves preparing reports and customer-facing communications, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and supporting Alectra’s Grid Edge Solutions initiatives. Additionally, this position provides support to other initiatives within the GRE&T Centre.

What you’ll do

Strategy and Research

- Use research and experience to inform strategy development and refine business cases for potential initiatives in grid edge solutions, such as demand-side management and distributed energy resources.

- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including advanced modeling and analysis using Excel and other tools, to develop informed recommendations.

- Conduct research into industry developments, regulatory directions, and vendor capabilities to enhance subject matter expertise and develop program roadmaps.

Project Management

- Manage projects, including developing and tracking project plans, schedules, timelines, and budgets; track expenses; organize and document meetings; and coordinate internal resources.

- Monitor delivery of work packages led by internal and external partners, manage vendors, and ensure adherence to project frameworks and deliverables.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

- Develop reports and presentations to communicate recommendations, project plans, and research findings to stakeholders.

- Support customer engagement activities by contributing to the design of customer-facing materials, monitoring processes, and coordinating responses to feedback.

Mentorship and Administrative Support

- Support and mentor team members, review deliverables, and provide constructive feedback.

- Provide project and administrative support to achieve departmental objectives and other initiatives within the GRE&T Centre and Digital and Innovation group.

Corporate Values and Conduct:

- Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties:

- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Technical Knowledge

- Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.

- General knowledge of the energy and utility industries, their relationship to customers, and the electricity system.

- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel.

Experience

- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

- Experience in the Utility/Energy sector is an asset.

- Experience with demand-side management, customer programs, and product solutions is an asset.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues promptly.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.

- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders.

- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.

- Strong research and analytical abilities for data assessment and recommendations.

- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Detail-oriented with a strong results orientation.

- Valid class "G" driver's license

Where you will work

- Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

- Position based in Alectra’s Guelph or Vaughan office, with regular travel to other offices and project sites as required. Travel expenses reimbursed per Alectra policy.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

- We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

- We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

- We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

- Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

- Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.