Operations Manager, Construction Lines

Timmins - Regular
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One

General Accountabilities
Seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Transmission Lines Management team in the Timmins region. This role is critical in delivering transmission lines infrastructure projects and maintaining high-voltage transmission assets. The successful candidate will be accountable to drive operational excellence, safety, and innovation while fostering high-performing field teams and supporting frontline supervisors.

Specific Accountabilities
Through collateral relationships with respect to Transmission Lines, Project Management, Contract Management & Engineering Services and within context provided by the Director of Transmission Lines and the Superintendent Transmission Lines, through corporate strategies and policies provide the following:

• Provide supervision within the Transmission Lines group.
• Administer Transmission Lines contracts.
• Accountable for construction costs, schedule, safety, product quality and environmental performance. Provide input into Project Execution Plans and the associated schedules and estimates.
• Identify areas of deficiencies and promote productivity and process improvement to reduce costs, rework and increase safety.
• Organize and coordinate resources to execute the team's projects.
• Ensure a safe working environment through training and the application of safe work methods and safety procedures and promote the Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
• Work openly and responsibly with employees and their representatives to maintain a harmonious working environment in accordance with the Collective Agreement(s).
• Work closely with the operating staff to minimize disruption to the facilities and to ensure that the work of one group does not affect the safety of another.

Managerial Accountabilities

• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the customer(s) and CTS SRV Objectives.
• Exhibit knowledge and capability to monitor and control cost, schedule, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to Internal Responsibility System principles and joint problem solving with employees and their representatives.
• Extensive practical knowledge of the pertinent safety legislation and Hydro One Safety Policies and Procedures, Knowledge of the costing system and experience in preparing bid quality estimates including all relevant cost details.
• Competence in the development and use of the network schedules
• Able and willing to relocate to meet changing job location requirements.
• Set the appropriate context for subordinates (i.e. corporate strategies and policies, accountabilities, tasks, budget. and Programs, compliance and performance targets, expectations for continuous improvement, etc.).
• Set an effective framework of policies and procedures for the work of the transmission lines unit.
• Know and ensure own and subordinates' compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and all corporate policies and procedures, and generally accepted practices relating to the work of the unit
• Establish a two-way working relationship with subordinates to solicit their views on conditions and potential changes effecting their work, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Core Competencies
Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to UWPC, HSE programs, and IRS principles. Promote safe work practices and training.

Project & Asset Management

• Oversee planning, execution, and maintenance of transmission assets. Coordinate emergency response for system reliability.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor cost, schedule, and quality metrics. Optimize resources and processes.

Innovation & Leadership

• Foster a culture of ingenuity and continuous improvement. Coach and develop field supervisors holding them to the highest standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and union representatives.

Selection Criteria

• Requires 10 to 12 years related experience with demonstrated progressive supervisory experience in a Lines Environment.
• Requires experience in transmission lines and the supervision of trades involved in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines.
• Knowledgeable of the various Collective Agreements applicable to trades (PWU, BTU, CUSW, Labourers, Carpenters, Operating Engineers etc.), technical (Society).
• Must have knowledge of transmission lines and methods necessary to execute construction projections in a safe, efficient manner.
• Labor Relations: Strong knowledge of collective agreements (PWU, CUSW, EPSC trades, etc.).
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to work within the Timmins region and surrounding area.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

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Deadline: December 15, 2025
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