Supervisor, Distribution Design

Hydro Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$89,421 - CA$134,131•Hybrid

About The Position

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, Hydro Ottawa's work powers essential activities at home, at work, and at play. As Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, they are leading the way to a greener tomorrow. Hydro Ottawa is seeking a Supervisor, Distribution Design, a change champion and innovative leader ready to embrace the opportunity to guide and mentor others, and enable them to do their best work. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, project management and building of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution systems in a timely, efficient, and cost effective manner while meeting budgetary requirements.

Requirements

Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario OR OACETT certification with a minimum of 6 years electrical utility operational experience and project management.
Practical expertise in electrical utility operations and/or trades with 15 years’ experience may substitute for academic qualifications, including experience in directing and leading teams.
Computer expertise, particularly in MS and system design/project management software.
English essential, both oral and written.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Providing timely, efficient, and effective design, costing, and project management for new and modified Hydro Ottawa distribution systems, and customer services.
Supporting the development, implementation, and management of technical standards, new system materials, and procedures for the distribution system.
Supporting staff with technical studies and analysis/status reports and providing recommendations relating to the complete distribution system.
Chairing and/or taking part in internal and external committees as required.
Providing training, coaching and mentoring to design staff to assist in their development.
Providing effective advice and recommendations on staffing matters.
Developing a team environment amongst peers and subordinates.
Participating in discussions, problem solving and issue resolution with customers regarding negotiation.
Dealing with customer complaints and initiating remedial action.
Providing technical support and recommendations for Conditions of Service, external utility/municipal circulations, and third party attachments to internal staff, the City, other utilities, and external standards committee(s).
Participating and providing relevant information to external associations as an ambassador for Hydro Ottawa.
Assisting with the development of the distribution asset management plan.
Providing technical support with the development and delivery of health, safety, and environment programs.
Supporting all Hydro Ottawa line work to ensure a safe, cost effective manner that protects the environment.
Assisting in developing and evaluating Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with major projects.
Providing input in the creation of annual and multi-year budgets and business plans for the distribution system.
Supervising and developing assigned staff through performance reviews and assisting with development plans.
Assisting and providing recommendations associated with technical processes and equipment failures.
Inspecting projects and field installations to improve processes.
Recommending and delivering training material that supports Hydro Ottawa in managing technically its distribution system and staff.
Overseeing divisional response and support for O.Reg. 22/04.
Assisting with Project Coach development and implementation.
Assigning and monitoring major projects as required, providing support and reports as required.
Scheduling, assigning and monitoring the project assignments of staff working on distribution, stations, and generation infrastructure.
Following up with project lessons learned and project management improvement as required.
Supervising responses to emergency calls including participating in the Emergency Response Organization and On-Call programs.
Training of staff to enhance their abilities, skills.
Performing other related duties as required.