Supervisor, Operations

Everyday a New Adventure

Location: Bonnyville, AB

What We Offer:

• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including annual retention and performance bonuses eligibility, flex benefits, extra paid leave, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, and more.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for candidates relocating to Bonnyville, AB ensuring a smooth transition.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and engagement in innovative projects.

Why Work Here:

Whether you're already leading a team or working hands-on in the field, this is your opportunity to take the next step. At ATCO, you'll do it with purpose, stability, and the backing of one of Alberta's most trusted energy companies. This is your opportunity to lead with impact, support your community, and grow your career with a company that invests in its people and build for the future.

About the Role:

As a Supervisor, Operations, you'll lead a team of Powerline Technicians and frontline employees who work hard every day to keep the power on in our communities. You'll be responsible for organizing and supporting the day-to-day work in the field, making sure jobs are completed safely, on time, and done right. Whether it's coordinating job plans, responding to unplanned outages, or supporting your crew's development, your leadership will play a key role in delivering reliable service to customers across the region. 

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily operations of the electric distribution network, ensuring reliability and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of powerline technicians and team leads, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Navigate labour relations with a sound understanding of collective agreement and effective management within a unionized work environment.
• Coordinate maintenance, construction, and emergency response activities, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling to meet operational targets and customer needs.
• Implement operational strategies and action plans to enhance efficiency, reliability, and service quality.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies, representing ATCO Electric in a professional manner.
• Monitor and manage operational budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions, ensuring all operations comply with company policies, industry standards, and legislative requirements.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and operational improvements.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, coordinating resources and communication to mitigate impact and swiftly restore service.

What You Bring:

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT), related Technology Diploma, or Post-secondary degree
• Proven experience in utility operations, electrical engineering, or a related field, with a strong preference for experience in electric distribution.
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role, with experience managing teams in a technical or operational environment.
• Knowledge of electrical utility regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Valid Alberta driver's license and willingness to travel within the service area as needed.

About Us:

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure.  We're also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members' unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn't be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life's essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.