Operations ManagerWasaga Resource Services Inc., Wasaga Beach, Ontario
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Operations Manager provides leadership and assumes overall responsibility for the construction and maintenance of the distribution system, along with its affiliated non-regulated business. This position will oversee the construction, maintenance, and use of the overall electrical distribution system, including subdivision development, planned capital projects, new services, and customer-driven projects to ensure technical competence and compliance with the latest standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. This position must be able to support innovation through forward-thinking leadership.
The successful candidate will be an experienced utility professional with strong leadership, operational, and project management skills, demonstrated success in a unionized environment, and a commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership and accountability for health and safety performance across all operational activities.
- Lead day-to-day operations, including Lines and Stores, while fostering a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop employees while managing workforce planning, performance, and labour relations in a unionized environment.
- Oversee the construction, maintenance, and operation of the electrical distribution system, including subdivisions, new services, relocations, rebuilds, and capital projects.
- Manage operational and capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, and contract administration.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and utility standards.
- Lead emergency response and outage restoration activities as required.
- Manage operational assets including fleet, equipment, materials, and inventory.
- Collaborate with customers, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support safe and reliable utility operations.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Utility Operations, Business Administration or a related discipline. A valid Master Electrician Licence is preferred; candidates who do not currently hold the licence must be willing to obtain it within an agreed timeframe.
- Professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., or PMP would also be considered an asset.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical distribution, utility operations, construction, or a related field, including 5 years of demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, construction and maintenance practices, utility operations and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, contractors, operational resources, and employees.
- Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's licence in good standing and an acceptable driver's abstract.
2026 job rate: $ 119,800 to $140,941Qualified applicants may email their cover letter and resume quoting "Operations Manager" in the subject line to [redacted] by October 23rd, 2026.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
