We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.
Your day will combine people leadership, operational oversight, and forward planning. You will work closely with skilled trades staff to establish priorities, coordinate maintenance, reinforce health, safety, and environmental expectations, and ensure reliable electric distribution services. You will collaborate with internal City teams and external partners, develop employees, manage operational and labour-relations matters, and contribute to business plans and budgets. During major outages or other system events, you will help lead the response. You will also look beyond immediate priorities, using evolving codes, technologies, and industry practices to improve operational programs and procedures.
- 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 distrubtion 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 Licence 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.
- Thorough knowledge of the practices, materials, equipment, and operating requirements associated with an urban electric distribution system.
- Thorough knowledge of the Alberta Electric Utility Code, the Safety Codes Act and other applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, as well as working knowledge of provincial occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage, mentor, and develop skilled trades employees while maintaining accountability for performance.
- The ability to build effective working relationships, provide clear operational direction, and align employees' work with broader business objectives.
- The ability to develop business plans and operating budgets and coordinate maintenance and contingency planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, office productivity tools, ERP systems, and other technologies relevant to electric utility operations.
Starting at $133,560.00/year | Relocation assistance available
Why you'll love working with us
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.
