Supervisor Field Operations

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At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026
TITLE: Supervisor Field Operations (E26-221) 
DEPARTMENT: Operations People & Culture
WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Redcliff
STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried
NUMBER OF HIRES: 1

DESCRIPTION: 
Reporting to the Manager Field Operations, the Supervisor Field Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of all distribution operations, construction, and asset management work in a safe and timely manner. The Supervisor Field Operations is expected to build an effective team through effective leadership and communication, planning, organization, and coaching. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)

Leadership:
• Build an effective team that performs and assists in the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system.
• Responsible for all elements of employee relations, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, terminations, and resolving labour relations issues.
• Ensure all direct reports (including apprentices) receive proper training and development opportunities, sign Blue Book task sheets, identify training requirements, and review or manage individual performance on a regular basis. 

Field Operations
• Oversee the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure adequate resourcing levels through time approval, vacation/leave requests and on call resourcing.
• Approve and maintain the call schedule.
• Provide direction and communication to staff on changes to standards, practices and policies.
• Prioritize, schedule and complete work within required timelines in consultation with Supervisor Projects, Supervisor Field Scheduling and Supervisor Dispatch.
• Work with staff to ensure the electrical distribution system and all buildings/vehicles etc. are kept safe and reliable.
• Assist the Manager Field Operations in the management of capital and operating budgets.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local customers, landowners, business owners, and community leaders.
• Complete required reports for the Manager Field Operations.
• Ensure employees adhere to work methods, safe work practices/policies; this includes investigating incidents or accidents and following up as required.
• Complete monthly site observations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and that quality standards are adhered to.
• Special projects and other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills in operations, construction, safety, planning, organization, building relationships, conflict resolution and the ability to deliver customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to build relationships and lead effective teams.
• Ability to interpret and explain FortisAlberta safe work practices, safety regulations, and external regulations.
• Demonstrated writing abilities, organizational skills, competency with intermediate business computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP or mobile/field work applications would be an asset.)
• Working knowledge of FortisAlberta’s operations and construction practices and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 
• Journeyman Power Line Technician, and 7 years of experience with the construction and operation of an electric distribution system are required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience is required.
• Project and/or budget management experience would be an asset.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 
• Frequent travel or overnight absences may be required. 
• Valid Class 5 drivers permit.

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"

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