About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.</span></strong></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose</H2> </div><div><p>This position reports directly to our Area Manager, Electric Operations. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of construction work in the of the Electric Operations group while assisting in restoration efforts, construction standards, environmental and safety practices. This position is also responsible for promoting, training, and execution of various corporate initiatives.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Accountabilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Coordinate the scheduling of line operations construction and coordination between various line design departments, as well as investigations into customer issues and complaints. </li> <li>Monitor productivity and direct Company personnel and contractors on construction, maintenance, and daily operations.</li> <li>Coordinate and schedule outages with Engineering, System Dispatch, and customers for planned projects and repairs.</li> <li>Respond to regular and off-hour emergency outages by working with Dispatch Control when required; take appropriate steps to restore equipment and power in a timely manner.</li> <li>Respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.</li> <li>Schedule, coordinate and/or conduct a variety of training sessions including safety, environmental, new work practices, and new equipment.</li> <li>Enforce labor agreements, resolve differences at the department level, and administer Company policies.</li> <li>Fill in as required to perform Line, Substation or Meter Department supervisory roles. · Enforce Clearance & Control Rules and act as local control authority as required.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education and Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Electric utility experience required</li> <li>Prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred</li> <li>Flexible with working off-hours and the ability to travel outside the Division for emergency assignments and work other shifts as necessary to meet business needs required.</li> <li>Electrical utility experience preferred such as knowledge of overhead, underground, substation construction and metering.</li> <li>Construction knowledge with familiarity of all types of construction equipment and demonstrate good electrical and mechanical aptitude.</li> <li>Thorough knowledge of all rules related to underground and overhead line construction including OSHA 1910.269 required.</li> <li>Ability to accurately interpret maps, specification sheets, prints, schematics, diagrams and instructional information to construct, maintain and troubleshoot effectively.</li> <li>Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) required.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">As the successful candidate</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Mission</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Vision</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an<u> </u>impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Our Guiding Principles</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Customer Centric</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Integrity</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Entrepreneurial</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Teamwork</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Owner mindset</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Outcome focused</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Continuous learning</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk85105780"></a><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">What we offer </span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Poppins">401k Plan with matching</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Share purchase/match plan</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Leadership Development Program</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Volunteer paid days off</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Employee Assistance Program</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Achievement fund </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Free parking</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Variety of Health & Wellness programs</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Discount and Perks program</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Poppins">Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.</span></span></span></span></p>