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47615 - Hornby - Regular -

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 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!

Ob Function

Supervise staff performing work on all types of station equipment, including participating in interviewing and dealing with discipline matters. Deal with behavioural and absenteeism problems, collective agreement issues, apprentice training, work performance and delegation of authority as required. Assist in preparing and administering the station maintenance work program as well as monitoring it throughout the year. Assist in preparing and implementing safety policies and strategies as per corporate direction. Provide or arrange for appropriate staff training to achieve and maintain competent skill levels.

• Assist in developing training for all staff to reach and maintain competent skill levels.
• Ensure that all required training is identified, implemented, monitored and recorded.
• Participate in planning annual outage schedules and short term schedules (a period of up to three months), providing information to operating department for the stations under the incumbent's jurisdiction and make any necessary changes and adjustments as required, to accommodate system requirements.
• Ensure that adequate TW&E is available for the regular work needs of the crews and also have specialized equipment available for unique jobs
• Provide contract administration for the areas under the job's direct control. Interface with outside contractors and provide input to Purchased Services Agreements.
• Monitor work progress through review of assignments to subordinates and conduct spot check of jobs. Authorize corrective action where necessary.
• Execute work program using maintenance standards and approved capital and non-standard projects. Provide input to annual work unit budget based on work program, monitor and periodically advise supervisor on the program. Assign appropriate portions of the program to subordinate staff. Implement changes in the work program to meet changed conditions. Review priorities and resource requirements to meet the needs and keep supervisor advised. Develop data for work management system, ensuring appropriate records are kept. Interact with other work disciplines to obtain concurrence of coordinated work activities. Coordinate with external organizations on work requests and work program needs. Monitor subordinates work program accomplishment and provide control, as required. Administer and control contract work in work unit area. Respond appropriately in occasional external and public contact situations, to enhance or maintain corporate relations.
• Assist in preparing and administering the station maintenance work program as well as monitoring it throughout the year. Create implement and complete work orders on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist in preparing annual safety program, implementing Safety policies and strategies as per corporate direction, which includes the responsibilities and accountabilities for due diligence. Direct and monitor safety meetings, job planning and carrying out field visits. Monitor effectiveness of the program by observation and review of incident reports. Participate in accident/incident investigation, as required and make proposals for implementation of recommendations. Conduct safety analyses to identify and safeguard hazards for jobs not covered by established procedures. Ensure identification of hazards and appropriate barriers to all associated work units and advise supervisor, as required.
• Ensure appropriate tools, transport and work equipment (TW&E) to meet work program needs are available to the work unit and are maintained. Ensure appropriate levels of materials and supplies are available to meet unit work program needs.
• Meet with outside groups and organizations as required to maintain good working relationship and public relations.
• Supervise subordinate supervisors and crews of tradespersons including Trade Group 1 and weekly-salaried staff, performing work on all types of station equipment. Ensure discipline is maintained through monitoring subordinate supervisor's activities, taking appropriate controlling action. Monitor work performance of crews in such areas as quality and quantity of work, timekeeping, conduct and cost effectiveness. Recommend appropriate corrective actions or feedback and recognition. Participate in personnel matters such as interviewing, motivating and performance reviews including dealing with disciplinary matters. Deal with behavioural and absenteeism problems, collective agreement issues, apprentice training, work performance, and delegation of authority, as required.
• Perform other duties as required..
• Review work methods as appropriate. Ensure that new methods are effectively introduced to the work unit. Make recommendations or implement changes in methods and equipment.
• Ensure that administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner, including but not restricted to filing, time reporting, work order estimating, creating, monitoring, and completion. Coordinate resources and materials through liaison between work groups and ensure work is done in the most cost effective way feasible.
• Ensure that the supervisor and other functional staff are aware of any special circumstances in the work areas.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to the customer and business unit initiatives.
• Demonstrates sound business ethics, performance management, and an effective personal work management approach which assumes work is organized and delivered on a timely and quality basis.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Possesses effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Assumes accountability for decisions made and results, while empowering others to maximize their involvement and contribution to the success of the work unit.
• 6 years of Trades supervisory experience or management experience is considered necessary.
• Interacts with others, employees, employee representatives and customers, in a manner which enhances co-operative working relations, trust and mutual respect.

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.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected] . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: August 14th, 2023

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