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Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of highly skilled technical professionals.
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Oversee Design Supervisors and staff, fostering a strong team that embodies core values and cultural behaviors.
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Coach and mentor staff through personal development, performance management, training, and resource planning.
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Plan, schedule, organize, and assign capital work to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.
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Manage work order processes, material schedules, cost estimating, permits, easements, project status, forecasts, variances, and closures.
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Review and approve purchase requisitions, invoices, agreements, and contracts as necessary.
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Procure and negotiate contracts for Distribution Capital work.
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Manage contractor performance and costs, implement KPI measurements, and develop action plans for consistent performance.
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Oversee project designs, ensuring conformance to standards, constructability, and industry regulations.
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Collaborate with Asset Management to develop capital budgets, forecasts, and business cases for investments.
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Work closely with Lines and Operations to ensure processes and communications are in place for successful capital portfolio execution.
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Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain Service, and Customer Service for efficient interdepartmental dependencies.
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Manage departmental operating budget, track, monitor, and forecast spending.
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Provide input for annual business plans.
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Address escalated concerns, disputes, or issues from stakeholders such as customers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
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Develop and implement new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness.
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Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health \& Safety policies and standards.
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Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years in a management/supervisory role and 5 years in electrical distribution system design and construction.
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Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.
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Strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills.
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Ability to lead change, engage, develop, and motivate teams.
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Excellent written and presentation skills.
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Capability to manage multiple projects and initiatives efficiently.
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Proficient in conflict negotiation and resolution.
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Valid "G" driver's license required.
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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.
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We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team's future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
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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:
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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.
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Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our "Disconnect from Work" policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.
