About this role
Superintendent REFMRequisition ID: 46657 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Electrical Superintendent is responsible for managing electrical services in City of Vancouver facilities including routine maintenance, repairs, alterations and new installations. The successful candidate will be named on the Electrical Operating permit and will be required to fulfil the duties of a Field Safety Representative (FSR). This position is also responsible for managing the functions of the Electrical Shop, ensuring work is completed in an efficient and cost effective manner, managing staff, coordinating activities with other work units, building relationships with customers and clients, providing reports and paperwork and working on projects.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Enhance operational efficiencies and the management, coordination, operation and maintenance of electrical services within City of Vancouver facilities including but not limited to electrical supply and distribution, interior and exterior lighting, timers, motors, controls and other electrical equipment. Act as the City of Vancouver?s Field Safety Representative (mandatory role for the City to conduct electrical work), and holds the COV operating permit with the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA). Ensure all regulatory obligations and safety procedures are in place and are followed, escalate safety issues, investigate accidents and near misses, and represent the employer as required in OH&S committees. Ensure that regulated work complies with all requirements under the Safety Standard Green Regulation, Electrical Safety Regulation, BCSA, CoV Electrical By-law and Canadian Electrical Code. Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with other divisions and departments in the City of Vancouver, with consultants, and contractors and with different levels of government, outside agencies, not-for-profit organizations, associations and the general public. Monitors operating and capital budgets, and provides input and recommendations into the budget process. Works closely with contractors and other divisions to ensure timely completion of projects in City of Vancouver facilities. Set priorities for maintenance of and coordinates the use of equipment with supervisors and superintendents in other divisions. Plan, schedule, prioritize and manage the work of the Electrical Shop in the maintenance of electrical services and systems in major facilities, buildings, structures, marinas, concessions, golf courses, sewage lift stations, overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, field lighting and security lighting. Provide leadership to staff, including: hiring and termination, discipline, performance and attendance management, coaching, training and professional/performance development. Resolve disputes and administer appropriate collective agreements, hear grievance meetings at step 1 of the grievance process in consultation with superiors. Maintain operational and office records, maintenance work orders and requests. Prepare and submit progress and other reports. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experi