ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

The University of Alberta, founded in 1908, is one of Canada's foremost research-intensive universities with an operating budget of over one billion dollars annually and enrollment of approximately 44,000 students. The external research funding is over 500 million dollars. The University is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton, home to over one million people. The greater Edmonton area offers all the amenities of a large urban center and is known internationally for its thriving arts and festival scene, a vast array of sports and fitness opportunities, one of North America’s largest stretches of riverfront urban parkland, and top-ranked health care. The University of Alberta has an institutional commitment to Indigenous Initiatives and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity.

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The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 44,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, and 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people—from our students and stakeholders to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position Summary

Reporting to the AVP of Utilities, the Utility Services Manager, Electrical Utilities is accountable for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the University’s electrical high voltage distribution system, industrial power systems and controls, and on-site power generation. This includes support for the electrical utility services for satellite operations including the Edmonton Research Station, University Botanical Gardens and other University properties.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the overall planning and delivery of Electrical Utility services across the Greater Campus area. This includes a complex electrical distribution system, on-site power generation, and industrial power systems and controls in all of the utility plants that form part of the district energy system;
• Effectively champion the disaster recovery, maintenance, monitoring and capital project initiatives and provide guidance to execution of the production plan to effectively meet its mandates;
• Conducts engineering and cost studies on electrical systems, such as protective device coordination, load flow modeling, primary electrical switchgear replacement, short circuit analysis, load shedding and power factor correction;
• Manages and controls capital, operating and project funds to ensure the optimum use of financial resources;
• Collaborates with the AVP, Utilities in the planning, design, and construction of all facets of the high voltage electrical utilities system, systems components, and provides technical and analytical input as required;
• Deliver effective leadership to guide a passionate team of highly skilled professionals to meet key deliverables;
• Evaluates personnel skills and capabilities and initiates training and upgrading programs to maintain technical and supervisory excellence;
• Drives the planned maintenance program for Electrical Utilities including review of all maintenance test results and review of test procedures used by the Electrical Utilities;
• Fosters and maintains close working relationships with the other groups in the Utilities Department to meet personnel requirements;
• Maintains liaisons with outside electrical transmission and distribution with other utility suppliers;
• Maintains contacts with outside user groups such as the University Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Infrastructure and other users in the Greater Campus Area;
• Provides technical and professional expertise to all customer-building operations on operational issues related to power supply;
• Given the mandate in an environment that serves a large medical precinct and teaching and research needs, operating and maintaining the system in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner is critical.

THE PERSON

Minimum Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma with a minimum of 10+ years progressive experience in electrical power distribution and/or generation; 
• 5+ years of significant leadership, supervision and human resource management in the development of efficient and effective service-orientated work teams;
• Experience in developing effective networks and transformational relationships at all levels, internal and external to the organization;
• Experience in the design and installation of utility electrical systems;
• Experience overseeing large-scale electrical projects;
• Experience in leading work through a comprehensive safety program. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with the use of SKM and ETAP Power System analysis programs is an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Leadership Skills – A skilled leader who fosters agreement among team members and possesses visionary thinking. Can handle challenging situations with ease and develop inventive solutions.

Collaborative Approach – Uses a collaborative approach to identify and address issues and needs ensuring appropriate consultation with all stakeholders.

Personal Management Skills – Demonstrates self-confidence, interpersonal versatility, self-motivation, self-discipline, a strong work ethic, a high degree of initiative, innovation, perseverance, integrity and political acumen. Excellent organization skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple and, at times, conflicting priorities.

Achievement Orientation – Continuously seeks to stay current and be at the leading edge in their field. Driven toward achieving results, understands organizational challenges and has a progressive vision. Committed to and encourages others’ excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Resourceful – Seeks out possibilities and potential opportunities; develops new ideas and moves them forward. Embraces the team culture. Utilizes available resources effectively to achieve goals and objectives. Takes advantage of opportunities while recognizing the necessity of working within available resources.

Interpersonal Savvy — Possesses well-developed interpersonal skills. Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Treats staff, faculty, colleagues, students, and others with respect; resolves conflicts respectfully and in a timely manner; negotiates effectively and provides effective feedback to colleagues/employees.

Communication Skills — Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills. Has a professional approach and demeanour. Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner. A strategic communicator who can modify the approach depending on the audience.

Impact and Influence – Ability to establish credibility, respect and build strong working relationships with employees and external stakeholders. Works in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner to achieve outcomes that align best with the needs of the organization and that demonstrate outstanding customer service.

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be provided, including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Anurag Shourie or Wendy Romanko or Luke Shin

Leaders International Executive Search

Suite 501 Fox One

10226 – 104 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 1B8 Phone: 780-420-9900

Email: Edmonton@Leadersinternational.com