About Peace River Electric Cooperative

• Strong working knowledge of key utility functions, including finance, engineering & operations, and member services.
• Demonstrated ability to address regional risks, including natural disaster response.
• Experience leading through rapid growth and serving a diverse membership.

Leadership Competencies

• Vision and Strategic Orientation: Takes a broad scale, long-term view, that focuses on the future needs of the organization and members.
• Lead Change and Manage Risk: Identifies and actively manages change and risk throughout the organization.
• Analytical Thinking and Decision Making: Thinks systematically, conceptually, and analytically to determine effective solutions that will enable the co-op to achieve desired goals.
• Commitment to Cooperative Values: Acts in ways that place the cooperative’s values and principles above personal needs.
• Integrity and Courage: Makes decisions and acts consistently with values, professional standards, and the broader interest of the cooperative.
• Understanding of Distribution Cooperatives: Demonstrates an appreciation of the electric cooperative model and possesses a thorough understanding of electric cooperative operations.
• Financial Acumen: Must possess a strong financial acumen to balance member affordability with long-term financial sustainability. Must have the ability to understand financial statements, cash flow management, and strategic capital budgeting. Must have a familiarity with managing capital credits and rate design especially in a growing cooperative.
• Strong Focus on Safety: Upholds and provides focus on the safety standards of the cooperative.
• Understanding of Power Supply Issues: Demonstrates an understanding of power supply issues to include power generation basics, wholesale power rate development and the relationship between the G&T and its member cooperatives.
• Respect and Appreciation: Develops and nurtures a healthy culture that leverages the talents of each person and promotes cultural awareness among members.
• Relationship and Team Building: Creates and fosters constructive working relationships and cohesive teams.
• Industry Knowledge and Influence: Has extensive knowledge of the industry and uses this knowledge to impact the future direction of the industry.

Experience and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Business Management or Engineering) is required.
• An advanced degree in a related field is desired.
• At least 5-10 years of progressively responsible management experience is strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of electric utility experience, preferably in a cooperative environment, is strongly preferred.
• CEO experience strongly preferred but not required.

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Our Benefits

We are committed to providing an attractive and competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical coverage along with supplemental life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, paid holidays, and PTO.  

How to Apply