Manager, Transmission Operations

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Manager, Transmission Operations  working out of Edmonton, AB.

This position will be responsible for leading a team of experienced individuals and working closely with Transmission Engineering groups, Transmission Planning and the Program Management group to prioritize and schedule work. 

What you’d be responsible for

• Ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance of Transmission Operations for all substations up to 500kV, high voltage underground cables and transmission lines.
• Fostering positive safety attitudes and leading a team toward a zero injury and illness culture
• Developing, implementing and reviewing processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks
• Managing and coaching a strong team of employees, with a focus on retention and professional development
• Assisting with budget tracking and variance explanations
• Ensuring accurate and proper time entries for individuals in their area
• Developing and nurturing a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented workforce that is easy to collaborate with.
• Providing field resources for capital projects, maintenance and repairs programs. Successful delivery of capital projects and maintenance and repairs programs to time, quality and cost.
• External workforce management and supervision

 What’s required to be successful

• Certification as a Power Systems Electrician, or Electrical Engineering Technologist (or equivalent), or a degree in electrical engineering or other relevant post-secondary education
  • A combination of education and work experience may be considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, operation and maintenance in an electrical utility
• Strong safety leadership and management skills, including a solid understanding of the electrical safety issues associated with Transmission and System Operations
• Proven abilities and experience in a leadership role
  • Managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Transmission system construction methods, procedures, work practices and techniques for high voltage transmission underground cables, lines, substation apparatus, protection & control, and SCADA work
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders who are not direct reports but are essential to design, construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interface and work effectively with other teams in the organization

You are a communicator, collaborator and a strong team player. Your behaviors, attitudes, and mindsets demonstrate your safety focus and help ensure EPCOR manages these aspects in a proactive manner. You are organized, take initiative and find opportunities to make improvements, and appropriately delegate to your team to gain their buy-in and involvement. Your self-awareness helps you lead and manage your team, and you easily build trust with others.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: MGMT

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline: March 4, 2026

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.