Supervisor Field Operations

ABOUT US At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety. APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026 TITLE: Supervisor Field Operations (E26-221) DEPARTMENT: Operations People & Culture WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Redcliff STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried NUMBER OF HIRES: 1 DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager Field Operations, the Supervisor Field Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of all distribution operations, construction, and asset management work in a safe and timely manner. The Supervisor Field Operations is expected to build an effective team through effective leadership and communication, planning, organization, and coaching. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to): Leadership: • Build an effective team that performs and assists in the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system. • Responsible for all elements of employee relations, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, terminations, and resolving labour relations issues. • Ensure all direct reports (including apprentices) receive proper training and development opportunities, sign Blue Book task sheets, identify training requirements, and review or manage individual performance on a regular basis. Field Operations • Oversee the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer requirements. • Ensure adequate resourcing levels through time approval, vacation/leave requests and on call resourcing. • Approve and maintain the call schedule. • Provide direction and communication to staff on changes to standards, practices and policies. • Prioritize, schedule and complete work within required timelines in consultation with Supervisor Projects, Supervisor Field Scheduling and Supervisor Dispatch. • Work with staff to ensure the electrical distribution system and all buildings/vehicles etc. are kept safe and reliable. • Assist the Manager Field Operations in the management of capital and operating budgets. • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local customers, landowners, business owners, and community leaders. • Complete required reports for the Manager Field Operations. • Ensure employees adhere to work methods, safe work practices/policies; this includes investigating incidents or accidents and following up as required. • Complete monthly site observations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and that quality standards are adhered to. • Special projects and other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills. • Proven leadership skills in operations, construction, safety, planning, organization, building relationships, conflict resolution and the ability to deliver customer satisfaction. • Proven ability to build relationships and lead effective teams. • Ability to interpret and explain FortisAlberta safe work practices, safety regulations, and external regulations. • Demonstrated writing abilities, organizational skills, competency with intermediate business computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP or mobile/field work applications would be an asset.) • Working knowledge of FortisAlberta’s operations and construction practices and processes. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Journeyman Power Line Technician, and 7 years of experience with the construction and operation of an electric distribution system are required. • Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience is required. • Project and/or budget management experience would be an asset. • Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: • Frequent travel or overnight absences may be required. • Valid Class 5 drivers permit. TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply" If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: Recruitment@fortisalberta.com