OPEN: Senior Manager Engineering

Job#204-003

Role: Senior Manager Engineering

Closing Date: January 6th, 2025

Client: Confidential will be disclosed to candidates selected for an interview

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days per week on- site and 2 days from home)

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Employee

Pension & Benefits: Comprehensive Pension and Benefit Plans

Other: Employee Assistance Program

Start date: Jan-Feb 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Director – Engineering and Regulations, the Senior Manager Engineering will manage the team of Code, Utility Regulations, and Powerline Safety Engineers through hiring, performance review, mentoring and overseeing the development of teamwork plans while setting expectations to ensure team deliverables are complete.

They will also manage the Ontario Electrical Safety Code development and conduct difficult and complex engineering and technical analysis of problems in partnership with General Managers, Technical Advisors, and Senior Electrical Inspectors.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• • Leads the team of Engineers by hiring, training, developing teamwork plans, setting expectations and conducting performance reviews resulting in growth and development plans for each member.
  • Provides status reports to the Director related to the accomplishment of tasks and issues management.
  • Serves as the point person for communication, facilitation, and integration with other teams to build strong, sustainable relationships.
  • Supports the distribution regulation 22/04 compliance and audit review and the powerline safety initiative to reduce powerline contacts.
  • Manages the Ontario Electrical Safety Code development and develops any necessary bulletins, Code and Distribution, and other technical documents and articles.
  • Participates in the development of different safety standards at the provincial and national levels.
  • Liaises with external stakeholders including other regulatory bodies, certification organizations, and equipment manufacturers, regarding technical issues, code, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provides an operational consultation service to General Managers, Technical Advisors, and Senior Electrical Inspectors by responding to their enquiries while assisting and advising technical and regulatory personnel on the interpretation and application of electrical codes and electrical equipment product safety.
  • Manages the development of Inspector training material in relation to OESC and Distribution Regulations, including the maintenance of a database of technical questions and responses as needed.
  • Conducts difficult and complex engineering and technical analysis of problems and produces relevant documents and bulletins in consultation with the Director, to resolve any field problems that arise.
  • Attends meetings, maintains awareness of territorial inspection needs, and provides advice on any necessary code changes.
• Responds to enquiries and provides verbal or written advice on interpreting the Electrical Safety Code, regulations and standards.
• Maintains an awareness of regional inspection needs, inspection issues, emerging trends in installations, distribution and electrical products, while also exploring opportunities for new programs and process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent level of education.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in, with a minimum of 3 years managing programs and people effectively or recognized equivalent
• Supervisory experience leading a team of specialist staff
• Knowledge of the electrical industry, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and Distribution Regulation, and electrical engineering theory is essential
• Experience with the design of electrical installations and equipment
• Experience working in a multi-union environment would be preferred
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills and presentation skills
• Planning and organizational skills and attention to details
• Thrives in a team-based, fast-paced, agile and professional workplace
• High level of initiative, flexibility, and self-motivation

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:           Senior Director, Engineering and Regulations

Direct Reports:  7-10

Works Closely with: Engineering and Regulatory Team and technical staff across the company

External Contacts include equipment manufacturers and suppliers, government ministries, contractors, consulting engineers, architects, certification organizations and other stakeholders

Please be advised that in relation to all job postings, accommodation for persons with disabilities is available throughout the selection process, upon request in accordance with requirements under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.