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44019 – Kingston – Regular – Ongoing
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. Employees will be required to either be fully vaccinated or undergo regular rapid antigen testing in order to access a Hydro One worksite.
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!
General Accountabilities:
Support the Director of Stations Construction within the Transmission and Stations Line of Business in implementing the business unit’s goals/objectives/strategies by providing leadership, direction and supervision to Construction staff at various Project site locations within a geographic area as assigned by the Director of Construction Services and the Superintendent of division’s Eastern Zone.
Specific Accountabilities:
Through collateral relationships with respect to Construction Services, Project Management, Contract Management & Engineering Services and within context provided by the Director of Construction Services and the Superintendent Construction Services, through corporate strategies and policies provide the following:
Provide construction management and supervision within the construction group.
Administer construction contracts.
Accountable for construction costs, schedule, safety, product quality and environmental performance.
Provide input to 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 Systems (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 operating staff to minimize disruption to existing facilities and to ensure that the work of one group does not affect the safety of another.
Managerial Accountabilities:
Provide leadership to subordinates so they collaborate with each other competently and with full commitment in pursuing common goals set out by Construction Services and Hydro One
Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the customer(s) and CST 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.
Demonstrate ability to efficiently manage resources within a geographic area
Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Extensive practical knowledge of the pertinent safety legislation and Hydro One safety Policies & Procedures
Knowledge of the costing system and experience in preparing bid quality estimates including all relevant cost details
Competent in the development and use of network schedules.
Able and willing to relocate to meet changing job location requirements
Accountability for the outputs of others:
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 construction 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.
Selection Criteria:
Requires 10 to 12 years related experience with demonstrated progressive supervisory experience
Requires experience in construction management and the supervision of trades involved in the construction of multiple transformation, regulation, switching station projects, generating stations switchyards, Green Energy Line Taps and 115kV to 500kV wood pole and steel transmission lines/structures.
Knowledgeable of the various Collective Agreements applicable to trades (BTU, CUSW, Labourers, Carpenters, Operating Engineers etc.), technical (Society & PWU)
Must have knowledge of transmission lines and station construction methods necessary to execute construction projections in a safe, efficient manner.
Demonstrated Management Skills:
Achievement Motivation – concern for working well or for competing against a standard of excellence.
Client-Service Orientation – desire to help or serve others, to meet their needs.
Developing Others – take action to foster the long-term learning and development of others.
Impact and Influence – able to persuade, convince, influence others.
Strategic Business Thinking – ability to apply their practical, technical knowledge and experience to making management decisions for achieving business objectives.
Team Leadership – ability to take a role as leader of a team or other group.
Team Work – able to work with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
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 2021.
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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