Supervisor, Grid Technology Support

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation's Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario's largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Supervisor, Grid Technology Support, a change champion and innovative leader ready to embrace the opportunity to guide and mentor others, and enable them to do their best work. And in doing so, to leave a legacy.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Grid Technology, the position is responsible for coordinating, directing and scheduling activities of the Grid Technology Support section. Strong supervisory skills and a thorough understanding of computing, CAD, GIS, OMS and SCADA concepts are key elements of this position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, direct and schedule all support and training activities of the Grid Technology Support section to meet the requirements of the LDC.

• Oversee the day-to-day integration and support of CAD, GIS, OMS, SCADA and other large technological changes in operational and field areas including system merges with DMS, CIS and AMI programs.

• Supervise SCADA and GIS Specialists and additional support staff. Includes the development of individual and team objectives, performance management, training and coaching.

• Conduct interviews and hire full time staff, summer students and contractors.

• Develop, implement and provide quality control monitoring for SCADA, CAD, GIS and OMS utility standards and procedures.

• Oversee all departmental SCADA, geo-spatial CAD, GIS and GPS software purchases and maintenance agreements.

• Develop, administer and support new SCADA, CAD, GIS, OMS and field technology software installations and configurations throughout the utility.

• Recommend mobile hardware computing solutions

• Negotiate digital mapping and data acquisitions from external parties.

• Develop and coordinate GIS land base maintenance and thematic mapping programs.

• Work in cooperation with Grid Technology Development staff and external customers to recommend and implement technological strategies for the utility.

• Coordinate the input of plant record data to the GIS with the Supervisor of GIS and Distribution Records

• Coordinate and organize plant records digital storage space.

• Participate in the budget process for the Grid Technology department, approve expenditures up to the corporate signing authority and monitor section expenses.

• Develop/maintain contact and represent Hydro Ottawa in communications with utility agencies, municipalities, data conversion vendors and other external customers on geo-spatial issues.

• Participate in regular rotational after hours on-call technical support responsibilities as required.

• Support the corporate health and safety program within the areas of responsibility, report unsafe conditions and promote safe work procedures

• Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A college diploma or university degree in a technical or business discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years in SCADA or CAD drafting and GIS supervisory experience in a utility environment.

• Computer expertise, particularly in computer-aided drafting and MS Office

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English language skills essential, Bilingualism (French/English) an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence ("AI") during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

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Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.