Substations Lead

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

$90,000 to $113,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $90,000 to $113,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Become a team member for the largest Indigenous-led infrastructure project in Canada, which will connect 17 remote First Nation communities in Northern Ontario with clean, reliable, and accessible grid power! Owners of Wataynikaneyap established the Guiding Principles, supported by its partners, that set out expectations for the Company’s development, including respect for the land and First Nation way of life.

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of FortisOntario Inc., acts as the Project Manager of Wataynikaneyap Power LP (“Wataynikaneyap Power”). Wataynikaneyap Power is a licensed transmission entity, majority-owned by a partnership of 24 First Nation communities in partnership with Fortis Inc. and other private investors. The partnership is an unprecedented undertaking and has constructed 1,800 kilometres of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 44 kV transmission lines and 22 substations in northwestern Ontario. Located near Thunder Bay in our Fort William First Nation, ON office, Wataynikaneyap Power is currently recruiting for a talented:

Substations Lead

Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, you will lead work that keeps Wataynikaneyap Power's substations operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will lead the Substation Inspection and Maintenance Program, coordinate emergency response activities, support capital upgrade projects, and oversee contractor performance. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will prioritize work, manage operational risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory, technical, quality, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. You will also coordinate work protection, switching, outages, and operational activities that support reliable transmission and distribution system operation. In all assigned work, you will maintain efficiency and demonstrate a personal commitment to the safety of co-workers, the public, yourself, and the environment.

Please email HR@wataypower.ca for a full job description.

Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and substation experience.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation in Ontario considered an asset.
Seven (7)+ years of utility or industrial experience, including three (3)+ years in electrical distribution and/or transmission substation projects or operations.
Experience managing contractor work programs, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, documentation, and HSE performance.
Experience with electrical utility systems, including substations, protection and control, SCADA, metering, instrumentation, communications, and networking, is considered an asset.
Experience working with First Nations; Indigenous language skills are considered an asset.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license and satisfactory driver's abstract.
Travel to remote locations using various methods (helicopter, off-road vehicle, etc.) is required.

What we Offer:

This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $113,000, with placement based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Eligible for a target based annual bonus based on a percentage of annual salary up to 7.5%.
Share Purchase Plan with Company paid 10% top-up.
Comprehensive pension plan, benefits package, and paid time off.
Health & wellness reimbursement policy
Opportunities for education reimbursement, professional development, and growth within the Company.

To apply for this position, please go to www.wataypower.ca

Application deadline is November 13, 2026

We are proud to partner with 24 First Nation communities and are committed to building an Indigenous workforce for the future of Wataynikaneyap Power. Reflecting this commitment, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact hr@wataypower.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Responsibilities

The Substations Lead will oversee the inspection and maintenance program for substations while managing operational risks and contractor performance. They are responsible for coordinating emergency responses, outages, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Technology and at least seven years of utility or industrial experience. A valid Ontario Class G driver's license and the ability to travel to remote locations are required.

Skills

Substation maintenance
Electrical engineering
Project management
Contractor management
Operational risk management
Regulatory compliance
Health and safety
Work protection
Switching
SCADA
Protection and control
Metering
Instrumentation
Networking
Problem-solving
Communication

Benefits

Annual bonus
Share purchase plan
Pension plan
Benefits package
Paid time off
Health & wellness reimbursement
Education reimbursement
Professional development

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Substations
Electrical Engineering
Transmission
Distribution
SCADA
Protection and Control
Metering
Instrumentation
Networking
P.Eng.
C.E.T.
HSE
Utility
Infrastructure
First Nations
Project Management
Operations
Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance
Work Protection
Switching
Outages
FortisOntario
Wataynikaneyap Power
Thunder Bay
Electrical Distribution
Transmission Lines
Capital Upgrades
Risk Management
Contractor Performance

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