Manager, Transmission & Distribution (South)

Position Overview

This position is located in Hay River, NT

To provide direct supervision and team leadership to the Transmission and Distribution Division (TD Division) in coordinating transmission and distribution construction and maintenance work across in NTPC's Southern service area while supplying support throughout the Territory for vegetation management. Under the direction of the Director, Transmission and Distribution, leads the daily operation of the Southern TD Division; is responsible to ensure the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization are articulated and understood by employees. Must lead the staff towards the achievement of the divisional goals and objectives. Operates as a supervisor for direct reports, which includes, setting objectives, assigning duties, assessing, and managing individual performance, with the aim of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and directing the line crew in the maintenance and construction of electrical power transmission and distribution lines and stations in the Territory.
• Works with the line crews, Corporate Services, Finance and the Asset Manager, Transmission and Distribution to ensure jobs are estimated, set-up, and invoiced accurately and in a timely fashion. Reviews timesheets and travel claims to ensure accuracy of coding and costs.
• Works with the Director, Transmission and Distribution to prepare annual operating budget submissions for transmission and distribution facilities in the Territory.
• Works with the Customer Service Managers and staff to plan, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day work activities for the line crew, station electrician/technician and line contractors, while ensuring policies and safety procedures are followed. This work includes such tasks as meter reading, disconnects / reconnects, streetlight replacement / repairs, service connections, transformer replacements, distribution extensions, and all station work etc.
• Directs Vegetation Coordinator and Director of Transmission and Distribution to ensure NTPC Right of Ways are within operating parameters and planning for vegetation cycle growth mitigation.
• Manages assigned capital projects, including coordination with the division asset manager to set the scope of the project, issuing and awarding of quotes, tenders and request for proposals for services and supplies for the capital projects, management of the construction or procurement of the assets and coordination with the asset manager and the Finance Division on the required administration work to close out the capital project in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as listed in the job description.

Qualifications

• Recognized Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification with at least ten (10) years' utility-based transmission and distribution experience, as well as a minimum of three (3) years' managerial experience in transmission and distribution. Management experience includes, but is not limited to: responsibility of hiring, directly assigning work to, assessing the performance of and imposing discipline on employees.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS systems would be an asset.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Good organization skills, the ability to read blueprints and good working knowledge of safety procedures required.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers license is required; a Class 1 license with airbrake endorsement is preferred.
• Must undergo a successful criminal record check.

Salary for this position ranges from $58.55/hr-$73.18/hr.plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,023 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Work With Us!

We are committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We value teamwork, customer service, accountability, and integrity.

Working in the North is an experience like no other. Once you are here, you will not want to leave. It's a work environment and lifestyle comparable to none. If you enjoy the outdoors, volunteering, coaching or sports, we are sure you'll be happy here.

About NTPC

NTPC distributes electricity to end-use consumers in 26 of the 33 communities in the NWT and supplies electricity on a wholesale basis to two distributing utilities which, in turn, retail electricity to customers in Yellowknife and the Hay River area. NTPC's facilities include hydroelectric, diesel, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) generation plants, transmission systems and numerous isolated electrical distribution systems. NTPC also owns and operates alternative energy assets used for the supply of residual heat, solar power and co-generation.

The Corporation's systems serve a population of approximately 43,000 in an area of 1.3 million square kilometers. Many of the communities NTPC serves are only accessible by air, barge or winter road.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Unemployment in the NWT is at an all time low. One of the ways we attract employees is to pay for the majority of relocation expenses you would encounter moving North or from one NWT community to the next.

We understand that the cost of living may be a concern. However, with northern tax allowances our costs are lower than you might think. In addition, our generous accommodation and location allowances further reduce the cost of living.

Employee Benefits

All our employees are entitled to an attractive benefits program including dental and extended medical coverage, as well as life and disability insurance. Our vacation leave program starts at three weeks and increases to four weeks after two years.

We offer a "defined benefit" pension plan related to your earnings and service - the greater your earnings and the longer your service, the greater your pension. Employees participate in the Federal Superannuation Pension Plan.

Life in the NWT

Life in the Northwest Territories is like nowhere else in the country. We're sure that once you experience it you'll be hooked.

Working for NTPC means you may be living in one of the 26 of the 33 communities located throughout the Northwest Territories.

Depending on your role in the company, you may also have the chance to visit many of the other communities throughout the territory.

Northern benefits

Many people believe the NWT has a high cost of living-until they move here. Then they discover they can have more disposable income than they ever could in other parts of Canada. It's true that some costs are higher here, but the financial benefits more than offset those differences.

For starters, NTPC offers a generous compensation package. Not only do we offer a good salary and other benefits, but you get to save in other areas as well. For example, the NWT has no provincial sales tax (you just pay GST), our territorial income tax rate is among the lowest in Canada, and there are excellent tax deductions available just for living here.

The NWT also has the best Student Financial Assistance (student loan) program in the country. NWT post-secondary students are eligible for generous loans and grants, and may even be eligible to have their loans forgiven just for living in the NWT after graduation.

Daily life

Even our "big city" is still fairly small compared to other places in Canada, which means that the pace of life in the NWT is often pretty relaxed. No matter where you live in the NWT, the commute to work will be a short one, and many of our employees choose to walk or bike.

Having smaller communities also means they are very close-knit. Friendships are easily made and the NWT is an excellent place to raise a family. Most communities offer a range of family-oriented sports and activities throughout the year. And because we have a smaller pool of athletes, NWT children have access to opportunities that aren't available in other parts of Canada, like representing the NWT at national competitions or even international events such as the Arctic Winter Games.

NTPC also supports our employee's family lives; for example, by hosting corporate events that the whole family can enjoy and providing flexible schedules during family emergencies such as illnesses.