Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!
Reporting to the Director, Grid Operations & Emergency Management, this role is responsible for managing and maintaining Elexicon’s distribution asset information repository, including the Geographic Information System (GIS). The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of professional and technical unionized staff, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organizational objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and enhance the current system of asset tracking and management to support day-to-day operations and future integration of advanced tools and technologies.
Develop and enforce GIS data standards and best practices to ensure data accuracy and long-term asset reliability in compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements, while meeting timelines.
Develop and maintain familiarity with regulatory and legislative utility data related requirements.
Work closely with cross-functional teams and field personnel to maintain up to date information on asset location, condition, specifications and utilization enabling optimal assets re-deployed to bring most value to Elexicon and provide accurate visibility on our assets.
Maintains close relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain awareness of industry advancements.
Suggest, improve, and streamline, asset-related workflows and processes including integration of asset records with other enterprise systems.
Contributes to corporate initiatives to improve the processes in an effective and pragmatic manner and actively promotes quality and safety in all operational aspects to improve reliability.
Lead evaluations and develop initiatives to ensure alignment of operational processes
Mentor and develop the team while promoting an inclusive and high-performing culture
Promotion of a strong safety culture through participation in safety meetings, inspections and training which includes Elexicon’s Health and Safety Policies.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Establish and monitor KPI’s and metrics aligned with strategic objectives to drive operational performance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Understanding of electrical distribution systems, electrical utility construction practices and Standards including utility easements.
An understanding of ArcGIS, Field Maps, Hexagon, Esri, AutoCAD, Oracle, database structuring and SAP
A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word, is required.
Previous experience in a role requiring high degree of attention to detail is required.
A strong communicator with proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
Demonstrated ability to strategic problem-solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a requirement.
Possess and maintains a valid Ontario Driver’s License
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OACETT certification in Electrical Technology or Engineering degree is an asset.
Experience in a supervisory role preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.
Elexicon Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at HR@elexiconenergy.com and we will work to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.
