T&D Supervisor

Nova Scotia Power • Bridgewater Township, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a T&D Supervisor to join our Western Regional Operations team at the Bridgewater depot in a permanent position. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Western Territory, you'll be a key leader driving operational excellence, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery while optimizing our team's potential to provide exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication, organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing the work management and scheduling processes.

Nice To Haves

• A Power Line Technician (PLT) Certificate is preferred.
• Candidates with a certificate in another Electrical Trade, Engineering Technology, or as an Electrical Technician may also be considered.
• Good working knowledge of computers, knowledge of the work management and scheduling system, and experience in electrical overhead and underground distribution operations would be preferred.
• Previous supervision of crews or external contractors would be an asset.
• Experience in an electrical utility would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Nova Scotia Power’s standards for customer service are met or exceeded by utilizing a skilled workforce to complete operating, maintenance, and construction activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Champion our safety culture by proactively developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting thorough investigations, and creating an environment where employee and public safety is our highest priority.
• Establish a mutually supportive working relationship with other field supervisors, regional and business administration support groups, external business contacts and planning workgroups.
• Maintain good labor relations and employee morale by providing training and development opportunities; ensure vehicles and tools are effectively operated and maintained; sustain a current knowledge of rates, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, standards, and collective agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections and will implement cost control measures.
• Be available for rotational supervisory standby.
• Demonstrate ongoing personal commitment to the Capabilities Development Process.
• Be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• Be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• A comprehensive benefits plan
• 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• parental leave top-up plan
• wellness benefits
• Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
• a focus on employee development
• available sponsored education programs
• Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
• mentoring opportunities
• fundraising-matching
• volunteer programs
• various committees and employee resource groups
• scholarships for children of employees
• Short-term incentive plan
• a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED