Manager, Electrical Maintenance Planning

Salary: Band 10, $115,830.00 or $120,471.00

Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Unionized

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: Nov 14, 2025

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we're the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We're in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHATS THE TEAM LIKE

The facility maintenance team ensures the smooth operation of all indoor spaces at the busy 24/7 airport, keeping terminals, offices, and other buildings safe, functional, and well-maintained. They handle repairs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to support airport operations and passenger comfort. Their work is critical to maintaining a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment for travelers and staff.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the planning, analysis, and continuous improvement of electrical maintenance operations.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance plans for all airport electrical assets, ensuring compliance with CSA Z462 and Z463.
• Oversee the electrical safety program, ensuring daily safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Use technical judgment and data analysis to assess asset health, identify trends, and drive reliability improvements.
• Coordinate emergency response to outages and manage repairs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Provide technical leadership to technicians and contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the maintenance management system team to track performance metrics and support asset management plans.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement for critical electrical systems.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry – we'll help you through this For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or an Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Technologist or PSE certification. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in electrical maintenance planning, asset management, testing, and reliability analysis, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale electrical systems in critical infrastructure (airports, power plants, industrial plants, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance planning, reliability-centered maintenance, safety and regulatory standards (CSA Z462, Z463, NEC, NETA MTS).
• Proven success in improving asset reliability and reducing lifecycle costs.
• As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
• This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or power systems engineering
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience with energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in electrical systems.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.