Line Supervisor - Permanent Full Time

JOB OPPORTUNITY - LINE SUPERVISOR-PERMANENT FULL TIME

Whitby Hydro provides safe, reliable and economical electrical distribution and service to 42,000 customers. Our corporate vision is to provide the community of Whitby with safe, reliable, and economical energy supply and service.   

This position reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the direction, planning, coordination and supervision of the day to day activities of Unionized Powerline Journeypersons.  

UMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Responsible for direct supervision of the activities relating to the operation and maintenance of the distribution systems.

• Responsible for coordinating activities of internal and external resources to ensure safe and efficient work processes.

• Responsible for the quality and quantity of work, maintenance of work schedules and safety of all personnel working under his/her supervision, and the safety of the public.

• Responsible for all associated administrative functions as required to be performed by this position. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Five to ten years related experience and related technical and supervisory training.

• Five to ten years’ experience at the supervisory level in the electric utility industry with corresponding knowledge of, and experience with the Utility Work Protection Code.

• Certified Powerline Technician certification would be considered an asset.

• A College diploma in a related technical program would be considered an asset. 

• Thorough knowledge of electrical industry and regulations as well as the ability to relate same to subordinates.

• A thorough understanding of ESA Regulation 22/04 with relation to Construction Verification programs would be advantageous.

• Possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to put together concise, supporting documentation and should be able to communicate electronically, in writing and verbally with all levels of the corporation.

• Good working knowledge of excel and word applications is required.

• Must be prepared to work under adverse conditions and be available for On Call duty as required

• Familiarization with all applicable Health and Safety regulations and legislation

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the personality to work with operations and other staff.

• Must possess a valid DZ Ontario Driver’s License and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract 

If you are interested in the above position please email us your cover letter and resume at Careers@whitbyhydro.on.ca before August 8, 2016, please add Line Supervisor in the Subject Line. 

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

July 22, 2016