Utility Consultant

Utility Consultant

Who we are:

Util-Assist is a leading consulting company to utilities, with customers throughout Canada and the United States. Our mission is to develop simplified solutions that position our clients as leaders in efficiency, innovation and conservation. Learn more about Util-Assist at www.util-assist.com. 

What we need:

Are you passionate about the utility industry and looking for great opportunities? Joining the Consulting team at Util-Assist will do just that. Util-Assist’s rapid growth and expanding client base requires us to hire a Utility Consultant. The successful candidate will possess transferrable skills to excel in both consulting and project management roles. Util-Assist seeks an individual who has strong knowledge of the utility industry, is self-motivated, well-organized and possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and able to lead meetings. Enthusiasm and a strong aptitude for acquiring an in depth knowledge of the projects assigned, utility operations and technology are critical requirements for this role. 

What the successful candidate will do:

• Support and lead clients through change management processes for successful project implementation
• Establish relationships with utility clients and vendors. Maintain a strong client focus, and work to understand and satisfy clients’ needs.
• Participate in consulting projects by collecting and analyzing requirements and writing reports. Work with clients to re-engineer processes to provide solutions to business issues.
• Manage multiple projects for different clients simultaneously.
• Prepare accurate and detailed requirements specifications.
• Develop detailed project plans to track resources and project deliverables. Manage changes to the project scope and schedule.
• Coordinate internal, client and vendor resources for the flawless execution of projects. Achieve business results and project discipline by effectively managing and monitoring project resources, delegating responsibilities and proactively addressing problems.
• Facilitate productive meetings with a wide variety of audiences to drive successful outcomes.
• Document and manage action items, risks, and meeting minutes. Mitigate risks, and work with the project team to resolve issues.
• The ability to embrace utility operations and technology are required in order to act as a subject matter expert to facilitate client communications to translate client needs into documented requirements 
• Achieve business results and project discipline by effectively managing and monitoring project resources, delegating responsibilities and proactively addressing problems
• Create and maintain project documentation including project budgets, scope, and charters. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Sustain industry knowledge through educational opportunities and self-directed learning 

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate people, guide them through impediments and conflicts, and build consensus.
• Ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously and make difficult decisions in a timely manner
• Solid organizational skills, including the meticulous management of project details
• An intuitive nature with the need to ask questions to ensure that information is clear and understood
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced industry
• Ability to function in a self-directed manner in a team environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project
• Three - five years’ experience in a project management role or the utility industry is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and project management certification is a plus
• Travel is required to client sites throughout Canada and the U.S. (a vehicle is necessary for local Ontario travel) 

Individuals that meet the criteria above are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to:

Util-Assist Inc.

hr@util-assist.com

Learn more about us at www.util-assist.com

Util-Assist is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

June 25, 2018