Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Job Title:                             Vice President and Corporate Secretary

File Number:                        UK-2016-23       

Department:                        Administration                                                Posted:                August 9, 2016

Pay Rate Range:                  Commensurate with experience                        Closing:               Open Until Filled

Position Details:                   Permanent Full-time (40 hrs/week)                  Class:                   Non-union

Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, a historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provider in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O.  This shared service delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. 

Primary Duties  

• Reporting to the President and CEO, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Provide management of key corporate functions including information systems, privacy of information, communications and branding, enterprise risk management and conservation and customer service delivery

• Provides oversight of corporate governance, and preparation of corporate documents and records for three corporations

• Ensures long-term strategic planning that is aligned to the corporation’s mission, vision, values and overall business priorities.

• Seek out opportunities to enhance and promote the benefits of the unique multi-utility model

• Provide leadership and direct support for regulatory proceedings

• Foster collaborative working relationships with the Boards of Directors, staff and council members of the City of Kingston and the public 

Education and Qualifications     

• University Degree and professional designation in Finance, Engineering and/or Law

• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership level experience, ideally in the utility industry in a combination of areas such as Finance, Engineering and/or Law.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning

• Demonstrated experience to develop, maintain and administer annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets

• Experience in promoting a customer-focused culture

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills including the ability to manage complex relationships with Boards of Directors, the Shareholder, customers and the public.

• Demonstrated public acuity, knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, industry standards and issues

• Experience working in a LDC or knowledge of the electricity industry in Ontario considered an asset.

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment

A Criminal Record Check, to the satisfaction of Utilities Kingston, will be required at the successful candidate’s expense 

To apply: Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. Submit your cover letter and/or resume by email to hruk@utilitieskingston.com. We thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Should you require accommodations in the recruitment process, please email hruk@utilitieskingston.com.

August 10, 2016