Manager, System Control

Manager, System Control & Emergency Management

About GrandBridge Corporation

Who We Are:

GrandBridge Corporation is an investment holding company dedicated to driving growth and innovation through our fully owned subsidiaries, GrandBridge Energy Inc., and GrandBridge Group Inc.

GrandBridge Energy Inc. is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to our customers. GrandBridge Group Inc. offers a wide range of energy services through its divisions: Netoptiks, which provides cutting-edge telecommunications solutions, and Enersure, which ensures our customers' homes are comfortable and energy-efficient with home comfort rentals.

Our team of dedicated professionals are committed to helping our communities navigate the transition towards a dynamic and evolving energy landscape. The principles and beliefs that guide our operations are deeply rooted in our values. Join us in our mission to shape the future of energy.

What We Offer

• Employer Paid Benefits Package
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Programs
• Professional Development & Career Opportunities
• Wellness Resources & Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Community Involvement

What You Will Do:

The Manger, System Control & Emergency Management is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of GrandBridge Energy's electrical distribution system and for leadership of the organization's emergency management and business continuity programs. The role provides leadership and direction to the 24/7 Control Room, ensuring System Control personnel are trained, supported, and prepared to respond to routine operations, outages, and major system events. The Manager is expected to maintain the technical competence and operational knowledge required to support System Control activities directly when needed, including a strong working knowledge of the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), switching practices, outage restoration, and real-time grid operations. The role also provides enterprise leadership for emergency preparedness, response planning, business continuity, exercises, and coordination with internal and external partners.

Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management for the Control Room and Emergency Management functions, building a high-performing team with clear accountabilities, effective succession planning, and strong technical capability.

• Ensure effective 24/7 System Control coverage, including shift scheduling, staffing contingency plans, training, qualification, and operational readiness. Maintain sufficient personal operating competency to provide qualified back-up support in the Control Room during emergencies, critical system events, or other operational needs.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the electrical distribution system, including real-time system monitoring, outage response, switching, isolation, restoration, and coordination with field personnel.
• Review and approve complex overhead and underground distribution switching orders and ensure System Control practices comply with the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), company operating procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Lead operational response during significant outages and emergencies. Ensure system status, outage information, restoration priorities, and operational risks are accurate, timely, and effectively communicated to leaders, field teams, customers, and external partners as appropriate.
• Own and maintain the Power Restoration Plan and the organization's emergency management and business continuity framework. Ensure plans are current, practical, tested, and integrated with Control Room operations.
• Lead or oversee risk assessments, emergency preparedness activities, business continuity planning, mitigation strategies, emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and lessons-learned reviews. Track corrective actions through to completion.
• Ensure staff are trained and prepared to perform their assigned emergency roles and that emergency response structures, call-out processes, contact lists, facilities, and supporting documentation remain ready for activation.
• Provide leadership during incident management and business continuity events, coordinating response and recovery activities across lines of business and supporting sound, timely decision-making under pressure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including the Distribution System Code, Market Participant Requirements, Ontario Power System Restoration Plan, Occupational Health & Safety Act, IHSA/EUSA requirements, and other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting System Control, emergency management, and business continui