Alectra Utilities

Manager, Lines (West)

LocationSt. Catharines, ON

About This Job

Manager, Lines (West) (Non-Union)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for electrical distribution and a commitment to safety and efficiency?

As the Manager of Lines, you will provide leadership, direction, and support to a diverse team of field supervisors, line staff, and administrative professionals. Your primary focus will be to ensure the effective construction, maintenance, and operation of the electrical distribution system, while prioritizing the health and safety of team members and the public.

What you’ll do

Leadership and Team Management:

Provide leadership and guidance to the Construction and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety, service, reliability, cost-efficiency, and training objectives are achieved.
Foster a high-performance culture to promote productivity, accountability, quality, and customer service.
Offer people leadership through coaching, development, performance management, and resource planning.
Identify staff training needs in collaboration with the Technical Trades Coordinator and Training Department.


Operational Management:

Oversee all distribution system preventative and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring timely and safe completion and documentation.
Ensure the successful execution of the capital construction program.
Oversee work completed by contractors to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.


Project and Relationship Management:

Collaborate with Engineering Design groups to evaluate project specifications, timelines, and labor needs.
Resolve technical issues during planning, design, and construction phases.
Liaise with construction contractors to ensure efficient project planning and execution.


Compliance and Safety:

Collaborate with Engineering Design groups to evaluate project specifications, timelines, and labor needs.
Resolve technical issues during planning, design, and construction phases.
Liaise with construction contractors to ensure efficient project planning and execution.


Strategic Planning and Improvement:

Provide input to annual business plans and budgets, managing resources accordingly.
Research, recommend, and implement new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness.

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

Certified Journeyperson/Tradesperson, or Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Electrical Engineering or recognized equivalent.

Membership in Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is an asset.
Valid class G driver’s license required.


Specialized Knowledge

Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems, work order planning and scheduling, and geographic information systems.
Advanced knowledge of distribution construction activities, and operations of overhead and underground construction practices.
Familiarity with energy and utility industries, including the regulatory environment.
Understanding of Standards Manuals, E&USA Rule Book, Safe Practice Guides, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.


Experience

7-10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role within the electrical distribution industry.
Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.


Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate diverse teams.
Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle and resolve complex situations.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives.
Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate information effectively and persuasively.


Where you will work

The role is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional time spent in the field.
Work may involve minor exposure to disagreeable conditions, including inclement weather, while supervising construction sites or maintenance activities.

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 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.

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