UTS Consultants has a reputation built on providing comprehensive engineering solutions. Our philosophy is to engineer it once. Our quality workmanship ensures projects are completed on time and on budget.
Supervisor, Distribution Operations
Lead Utility Operations | Powerline Crews | Electrical Distribution
Oakville, ON | Full-Time | On-Site
Why Join UTS?
- Lead a skilled team within a growing utility environment
- Help deliver reliable electrical infrastructure to the community
- Influence safety culture and continuous improvement
- Work alongside experienced utility professionals
- Opportunities for growth and leadership development
The Opportunity
As the Supervisor, Distribution Operations, you will lead front-line powerline crews and contractors responsible for the construction, maintenance, and restoration of electrical distribution assets. You will balance safety, operational efficiency, workforce planning, and customer service while ensuring work is completed to the highest standards.
What Success Looks Like At UTS
- Put customers at the centre of everything you do
- Lead with integrity, accountability, and respect
- Embrace innovation and continuous improvement
- Foster collaboration and employee development
- Commit to operational excellence and safety
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for technicians
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation and utility safety standards
- Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and supervise employee and contractor work activities
- Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams on project planning and execution
- Ensure materials, equipment, and vehicles are available and maintained
- Participate in annual capital and operating budget planning
What You Bring
- 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience within electrical utility, distribution, construction, or related infrastructure environments
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’sLicencewith satisfactory driving record
- Strong knowledge of utility operations, safety practices, and workforce scheduling
- Ability to read and interpret distribution, substation, and grid drawings/maps
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification
- IHSA Powerline Technician Trades Training Program completion
- CET, P.Eng., or related technical education
UTS Consultants Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, UTS Consultants Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform, People & Culture of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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