Meter Services Supervisor

As our new supervisor, you will grow and maintain our system’s integrity. You will use your excellent leadership skills to manage and organize your team to expand the use of smart metering and MV90, plan our asset management to support our capital budget and help us meet our conservation targets as defined by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). 

We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient and thrives in a dynamic environment, ready to be efficient and make a difference. You have experience in a utility and are productive; employees trust you because you are knowledgeable, a great listener, excellent implementer and detail-oriented. 

You will love working for Burlington Hydro because we are an innovative and stable and we will provide you with access to the necessary tools and resources to get the job done. As the Meter Services Supervisor, you play a significant role in the company’s continued success. 

For this role your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead metering services initiatives including implementation, testing, verification, validation and reporting of smart metering and MV90
• Prepare annual corporate budgets and 10 year forecast capital budgets
• Prepare load forecasts and provide monthly OEB system performance metrics
• Ensure day-to-day work is managed on budget and all projects completed in a timely manner
• Maintain awareness and compliance associated with developments in the metering field and with measurement rules and regulations
• Provide input to energy initiatives including preparation of strategic plans to meet government requirements, reconciling and reporting on costs and supporting filings to all government and regulatory bodies
• Monitor OEB, Ministry of Energy and other bodies for new legislation or regulations that impact Burlington Hydro
• 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 to ensure performance expectations are met and a positive work environment is maintained
• Provide direction, including establishing goals and training requirements, performance evaluations, and coaching.

Qualifications

•  Experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in the utility industry
• Experience preparing and administering budgets
• Experience working with OEB regulations and Smart Meter Technology
• Experience leading metering initiatives
• Working knowledge of measurement Canada Rules/Regulations and ESA 22/09 Regulations
• Electrical Engineering Technology Degree or Diploma or equivalent work experience
• OACETT certification or Journeyperson Metering Technician
• Experience in a role with leading conservation initiatives
• Excellent human relation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and management abilities 

This is a full-time position in Burlington, Ontario. We offer an excellent working environment, competitive compensation and benefits packages, a pension plan, and an opportunity to make a difference in our community. A driver’s license and car are required for occasional travel in the GTA for meetings. 

More about Burlington Hydro

Burlington Hydro and its employees are committed to delivering safe, efficient and reliable electricity to the municipality of Burlington, serving approximately 66,700 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. 

Applications

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence, to Human Resources, at careers@burlingtonhydro.com (please note ‘Meter Services Supervisor’ in the subject line) up to 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019. 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.

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

September 12, 2019