SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND PLANNING ENGINEER
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, our client recognizes their most valuable source of
renewable energy is their people. Our client is acknowledged for its efforts in creating a positive environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture. They are committed to a safe work environment and take pride in providing a necessity of life for our community every day, while building on their 94-year tradition of service excellence. A recognized leader in its industry, our client operates one of the largest municipal electric utilities in Canada with businesses in electricity distribution, energy management services, data communications and street lighting. Proud to be one of Canada’s best! They are currently seeking two (2) Engineers to join their growing team and organization.
WORK ILLUSTRATION:
As an Engineer, you provide a wide range of engineering support services that will ensure technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of the utility and its Electrical Distribution Power System. The Engineer develops standards and specifications; participates in short and long range strategic planning; prepares engineering, technical or business reports and studies; performs analysis, testing and evaluations; provides timely technical support and consultation, demonstrates effective project management and process efficiencies; reviews, develops and/or presents business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices. The Engineer can be called upon to act as a team or project leader or trainer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strong Communication Skills: prepares effective reports and presentations (both oral and written); possesses active listening skills; openly contributes ideas
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Effective skills in project management, operations, business process and productivity improvements
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Willingness to undertake an intensive Engineering in Training Program
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Demonstrated versatile leadership; encourages organizational teamwork, collaboration and educated risk taking to develop innovative solutions and support the corporate goals.
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Possesses strong negotiating/relationship building ability; understands the attitudes, interests, needs and perspective of others; negotiates for win/win interest-based solutions
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Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability, makes sound and timely decisions; able to timely identify key issues and/or complex situations and engage key stakeholders.
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Customer focused; demonstrates a pro-active service orientation, able to meet customer needs in a flexible but cost-effective manner.
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Ability to predict and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans; understands the integration and linkages of the department and its affects on the organization.
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Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities.
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Aptitude and experience in adapting to, managing and facilitating change, willing to challenge the status quo.
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Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
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Familiarity in the use of business principles and systems for administration and management of projects and resources
COMPETENCIES:
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Eligibility for Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario within 4 years.
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Specific Knowledge in power systems, electrical distribution and computer applications.
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University degree in Engineering (preferred) or suitable combination of university education and experience
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Must have a valid Class “G” Drivers License