Electrical Superintendent - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

AI Summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to manage electrical services and maintenance across its facilities in Vancouver. This role requires a Field Safety Representative (FSR) to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold safety procedures.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the Electrical Shop, coordinating projects, and providing leadership, drawing upon extensive experience in electrical management. Candidates need demonstrated supervisory experience, budget management ability, and a strong background as a journeyperson electrician.

About the Opportunity

The Electrical Superintendent position with the City of Vancouver is a critical leadership role responsible for the comprehensive management of electrical services within various municipal facilities across Vancouver. This includes overseeing routine maintenance, essential repairs, significant alterations, and new electrical installations, ensuring all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

A core aspect of this role involves acting as the City’s Field Safety Representative (FSR), a mandatory requirement for conducting electrical work, and holding the COV operating permit with the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to public safety, meticulously ensuring all regulatory obligations and safety procedures are rigorously followed, investigating incidents, and representing the employer on OH&S committees. Effective management of the Electrical Shop, staff leadership, and coordination with other work units are paramount to the success of this role, requiring excellent communication and relationship-building ability with clients and contractors. This role offers meaningful work, contributing to the outstanding quality of life for Vancouver residents through reliable and safe electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities and Leadership

The Electrical Superintendent is tasked with enhancing operational efficiencies in the management, coordination, operation, and maintenance of diverse electrical services. This encompasses everything from electrical supply and distribution to interior and exterior lighting, timers, motors, controls, and other vital electrical equipment within City of Vancouver facilities. A significant responsibility is to ensure all regulated electrical work strictly complies with the Safety Standard Green Regulation, Electrical Safety Regulation, BCSA guidelines, CoV Electrical By-law, and the Canadian Electrical Code, underscoring the importance of safety.

The position demands strong leadership ability, including hiring, discipline, performance and attendance management, coaching, and professional development for the Electrical Shop staff. Budget monitoring and providing recommendations for capital and operating budgets are also key financial management duties. The superintendent will plan, schedule, prioritize, and manage maintenance work for electrical systems across a wide array of municipal assets, including major facilities, buildings, marinas, golf courses, sewage lift stations, and various lighting systems, requiring considerable experience in project oversight. Furthermore, the role involves maintaining effective communication and coordination with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and various levels of government, demonstrating a high level of professional ability.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

Candidates for the Electrical Superintendent position should possess a strong educational background, such as a degree or diploma in a technical field related to electrical work, or completion of an apprenticeship with a Trade Qualification recognized in BC, preferably with an Inter-provincial Seal. A Field Safety Representative Class A Certificate of Qualification is highly preferred, underscoring the critical safety aspect of this role. Considerable experience as a journeyperson electrician is essential, providing the foundational technical expertise required for effective management of electrical services.

Applicants must have a minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience, ideally within the public sector or a unionized environment, demonstrating proven leadership ability. Demonstrated experience in budget management, along with comprehensive knowledge of HR management practices and collective agreement administration, is also required. The ability to manage and review multiple projects, coupled with demonstrated project management experience, is crucial for success in this dynamic role. Extensive knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, acts, and regulations pertinent to electrical work, alongside sound technical practices in design and operation of electrical installations, is expected. Strong communication, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to plan and assign work to a diverse group are vital. A valid B.C. driver's license and successful completion of an Enhanced Police Record Check are mandatory requirements for this position in Vancouver.