Powerline Technician Supervisor

Powerline Technician Supervisor

A great career opportunity for a strong communicator who is professional, has strong leadership and problem solving abilities, and possesses excellent inter-personal skills to interact with all employee levels and the general public.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Powerline Supervisor is accountable for the day to day organization of the work force in the overhead and underground departments, to ensure the work is carried out in a safe and timely fashion. This position is responsible for providing front line leadership and direction towards the execution of Burlington Hydro’s construction and maintenance program. This position liaises with internal departments as required to ensure departmental objectives are met.

Objectives include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign and supervise employee and contractor activities engaged in installation, repair and maintenance of the power systems while ensuring work is being performed to Burlington Hydro expectations.
• Provide safety leadership ensuring safe, efficient, and timely completion of all required tasks in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations, the Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and Burlington Hydro Policies & Procedures; enforced as required.
• Ensure positive labour relations through proper administration of the Collective Agreement and company policies.
• Provide direction, including establishing goals and training requirements, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• In conjunction with other supervisors, ensure completion of all work, progress, vehicle, equipment   and employee reports and/or records as required.
• Other duties as assigned.The qualified Powerline Supervisor we seek has: 
• Graduate of a related Technical Community College program, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of eight years Journeyperson Powerline Technician experience with certification, including successful completion of the MEARIE (or equivalent) Powerline Technician Training Program
• 5 years leadership experience as a Powerline Technician Supervisor
• Valid Ontario Class AZ driver's license with a clean abstract and excellent driving record – and able to maintain same
• Willingness and ability to lead by example to maintain and strengthen trust and confidence in Burlington Hydro  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations, Electrical Utility Safety Rules, company policies, Utility Work Protection Code, WHMIS, CPR, First Aid and all other applicable legislation
• Strong leadership and problem solving abilities with demonstrated excellent communication and inter-personal skills to interact with all employee levels and the general public
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs
• Willingness to embrace new technology that contributes to productivity and efficiency
• Willingness and ability to work under emergency and on-call situations
• Proven excellent safety and attendance recordAbout Burlington Hydro

Burlington Hydro and its employees are committed to delivering safe, efficient and reliable electricity to the municipality of Burlington, serving approximately 67,000 residential and commercial customers. Burlington Hydro’s strategic focus is on achieving excellence and continuous improvement across all aspects of its business including: employee and community safety; operational efficiency and reliability; responsive customer service; and, conservation programs. The company is committed to maintaining a strong asset base through responsible financial management, system renewal and innovation to assure the availability of electricity supply to meet customer needs and growth. Burlington Hydro maintains 32 substations and almost 1,600 kilometers of medium voltage distribution lines to deliver electricity. The company is wholly owned by the City of Burlington.

For more information and to applyTo find out more about Burlington Hydro, as well as this and other opportunities to join our team, please visit our website at www.burlingtonhydro.com. Resumes will be accepted in writing addressed to the Human Resources Department, Burlington Hydro Inc., 1340 Brant Street, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Z7. Email (quote Powerline Supervisor in the subject line): careers@burlingtonhydro.com. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check prior to the commencement of employment. Burlington Hydro Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.    

May 18, 2018