Supervisor, Lines (East) (Non-Union) / Alectra Utilities

Supervisor, Lines (East) (Non-Union)

Full-time, 40 hours/ week

Location: Markham (Addiscott)

# of vacancies: 2

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact. 

Are you a skilled leader with a passion for safety and operational excellence in electric utility environments?

The Supervisor, Lines is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing line resources in construction, maintenance, and trouble response. This role involves collaboration with internal departments, external agencies, and contractors to ensure the safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of services. 

What you’ll do 

Operational Management:

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and coordinate activities of team members and contractors involved in the installation of overhead and underground distribution systems, service connections, and equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure crews conduct quality job plans, identify hazards, and implement safety measures throughout utility operations, including proper operation and maintenance of line vehicles and equipment.

Safety and Compliance:

• Provide leadership in safety, enforce rules and regulations, and conduct work observations and inspections to identify and mitigate hazards, whether covered by established procedures or not.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards.

Coordination and Communication:

• Assist in design processes to ensure proper resource allocation and support crews in design or process changes.
• Liaise with the control room for coordination of planned or unplanned outages and update planners to effectively communicate plans to the Control Room Operating Department.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain positive interactions with team members, customers, and external stakeholders to optimize operational effectiveness.
• Assist in project costing, manage expenditures, and provide instructions for customer invoicing.

Leadership and Development:

• Provide coaching, development, performance management, technical guidance, and advice to team members.
• Lead and/or participate in department projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion within budget.

Process Improvement:

• Research, recommend, and implement new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness.

Corporate Values and Conduct:

• Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties:

• Provide on-call supervision and ensure effective administration of collective agreements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and adherence to corporate values.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives 

Who you are 

Education & Technical Knowledge

• Certified Journeyperson/Tradesperson required; C.E.T certification is an asset.
• Certification in the Utility Work Protection Code.
• Thorough understanding of electric utility standards, practices, and construction methods.
• Knowledge of health & safety management systems and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of distribution systems standards, specifications, line construction and maintenance, design review, development, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with regulatory and legislative environments including Standards Manuals, E&USA Rule Book, IHSA Safe Practice Guides, Utility Work Protection Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proficiency in computing skills, including MS Office applications, GIS applications, and Enterprise applications.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in overhead and underground distribution line construction and maintenance within an electric utility environment as a Journeyperson Power Line Technician/Line Maintainer.
• Approximately 5 years of demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Safe work record and strong safety orientation.
• Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Enhanced conflict resolution skills and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Willingness to work on-call and/or during emergencies.
• Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and innovative solutions.
• Effective written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information accurately and concisely.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to reprioritize work based on emerging customer or departmental needs.
• Must hold and maintain a valid class “AZ” driver’s license, in good standing.

Where you will work 

• The role is performed primarily in the field, with occasional time spent in an office environment.
• Work may involve minor exposure to disagreeable conditions, including inclement weather, while supervising construction sites or maintenance activities. 

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization: 

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement. 

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
  • Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
  • Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future. 

Ready to Apply? 

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https://www.alectra.com/careers.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.