Sub Foreperson

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

This position is a working supervisor position responsible for performing Linesperson duties, plus supervise crew members on a continuing basis to carry out a given work program under the District Supervisor, while holding safety, quality, and quantity of work as a priority to maintain a high level of system reliability and customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all aspects of the Linesperson job document, plus:

- Co-ordinate and supervise the job site activities of the crew for the most efficient job completion with attention to safety, performance, productivity, and customer service expectations for all line operations work including emergency response, reactive maintenance, planned projects and customer connections.
- Plan work issued by the District Supervisor; verify materials, tools, equipment, and PPE to be employed for the jobs and tasks. Review construction prints and standards with all crew members. Ensure job plans are followed as required and any changes to plan are recognized, communicated, and documented forthwith.
- Acquire locates, collaborate with technicians, and communicate with contractors and other stakeholders that will be involved with the project(s).
- Schedule, monitor and administer the specific work projects during construction and energization stages ensuring safety, timeliness, cost, and quality targets are achieved in accordance with regulation 22/04
- Provide progress reports to the supervisor and advise on applicable methods or solutions to mitigate performance and productivity issues.
- Complete work with efficient productivity without assuming additional risks or short cuts, as designed, and engineered. Identify the need for any specialized equipment.
- Ensure the quality of workmanship and materials used by crew members maintains standards of safety, productivity, quality, and reliability to meet departmental and customer service expectations. Address concerns and escalate to the supervisor for review and support.
- Abide by applicable corporate policies, department direction and collective agreement language related to local and basic work conditions.
- Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong leadership skills; possesses a sense of mission with a high priority for safety and results; displays professional ethics; understands and utilizes the actions and behaviors necessary to deliver customer service.
- Acts resourcefully and communicates effectively to empower and encourage crew members in their decisions, performance, and development.
- Demonstrated solid overhead/underground maintenance and construction experience in distribution systems using key organization, communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent knowledge of safety rules, operating procedures, and safe work practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Journeyperson Lineperson / Powerline Technician Certification (Red Seal certification is preferred)
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in the Linesperson trade.
- Class DZ driver’s license (AZ preferred)
- Demonstrated training certification and/or knowledge and understanding of the following:

- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Utility Work Protection Code Certification
- Overhead and Underground Proficiency
- Live line tool and rubber glove techniques
- Construction Verification Program
- Elexicon’s Construction Standards
- Optional certifications that may be applicable:

- Bare hand techniques
- Lift Truck Certification
- Boat Safety - Boat Operators License
- Helicopter Safety course
- ATV Training
- Effective Supervision
- Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
- Chainsaw Operation
- Propane Certification

**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.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.