Assistant Director, Thermal Operations

Under a developmental assignment, reporting to the Director Thermal Division, will provide direction, leadership and management of regional programs and services to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power generation and distribution facilities for the Region. To develop and maintain effective community relations and customer service in all client communities and to promote business development activities, which benefit corporate and community interests. To perform at the executive leadership level as a member of the Executive Committee in developing and directing corporate goals, financial and business plans, and strategies to ensure the effective planning and delivery of programs and services to achieve the Corporate mandate.

• A good understanding of local, regional and northern political and social economic conditions and values.
• Computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, spreadsheet, databases, electronic mail, Internet, etc.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among various community and/or stakeholder groups.
• Experience in managing union personnel is preferred.
• Minimum of six years experience in management or supervisory roles. Management experience includes, but is not limited to, responsibility of hiring, directly assigning work to, assessing the performance of and imposing discipline on employees.
• Coordinates the implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and initiatives, defends, and promotes all directives, and provides advice and assistance to staff in their interpretation and application.
• Represents field operation management in Safety Incident Reviews, participates on Safety Committees, and ensures regional activities are performed in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, regulations, codes, and practices.
• Requires an Engineering degree (Electrical, electronic, mechanical, marine, system, mining, or nuclear engineering) and five years of directly related experience in thermal or diesel power generation or a Red Seal Journeyperson (mechanic or electrician) with a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in thermal power generation.
• Requires sensitivity to the political, legal, safety and environmental concerns facing the Corporation.
• Change management skills and experience is an asset.
• Experience with alternative generation or independent power producer integration is a definite asset.
• Successful Criminal Records Check required prior to commencing work.
• Experience with annual inspections & maintenance of LNG facilities is an asset.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• In collaboration with Managers and employees, reviews and evaluates power generation facilities on an on-going basis, recommends improvement to system facilities, and ensures the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategies, work plans, and budgets to achieve desired objectives.
• Requires the ability to handle confrontational situations in the government, corporate and public sectors and to defend the actions and programs of the Corporation.
• Maintains effective liaison with peers, head office managers and staff, and participates on management and working committees as required to represent the region and ensure a coordinated approach to the development and delivery of programs, policies, and procedures throughout the Corporation.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of activities across all program areas and performs the duties of senior leadership on an acting basis as required and assigned by the Director, Thermal Operations or the Chief Operating Officer, including acting on behalf of the Director, Thermal Operations.
• Proven team building, management and administrative skills to plan and direct unit programs and services.
• Valid Class 5 NWT Driver's License or equivalent required.
• Requires the ability to adapt general policy directives into specific tasks, monitors the progress and initiates corrective measures to achieve the desired end result.
• Experience in developing personnel and leading teams across multiple remote sites.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal communication skills. Must be an excellent motivator in a wide range of circumstances and diverse situations.
• Works with the Director, Thermal Operations and the Director, NT Energy on the development of new business opportunities in the analysis and implementation of new business initiatives within the Regions / Division.
• Manages staff and resources during emergencies such as forest fires, community outages, oil spills and other environmental accidents, strikes and lockouts and liaising with corporate environmental and public relations specialists to effectively respond to community concerns on major issues and events.

Salary for this position ranges from $71.15/hr-$88.93/hr.plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $16,008 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation Assistance will be provided.

Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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