Qulliq Energy Corporation
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities.
QEC-19-043 Production Supervisor – Kivalliq Region (Re-advertisement)
Based out of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut and reporting to the Manager, Production, the position oversees the coordination of the day-to-day operation of the satellite diesel generating plants with respect to the production and distribution of energy in the Kivalliq region. This involves working closely with the Plant Superintendents and Assistant Operators to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in each generating station, while ensuring that plants within the Kivalliq region adhere to all health, safety and environmental legislation, policies, and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides direct supervision to production staff in the Kivalliq region generating stations in the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient power to Qulliq Energy Corporation’s customers.
- Ensures plants operate in compliance with all corporate guidelines providing QEC with the utmost in protection and a corporate reputation of continuously delivering best practices and service.
- Works with the Manager, Maintenance to ensure all annual plant maintenance initiatives are carried out.
- Reviews all routine plant inspection reports and rectifies all deficiencies in a prompt manner.
- Ensures customer service orders, connects and disconnects are properly completed while Plant Superintendents are on leave.
- Conducts regular plant inspection trips to satellite communities to ensure plants meet all safety codes, and are properly maintained and operated.
- Overtime may be required to fulfill responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Position requires limited travel and at times availability on a 24-hour basis.
Required Qualifications Include:
- High School Diploma.
- Inter-provincial Red Seal trade certification as an Industrial Electrician, Power Systems Electrician, Heavy Equipment Technician or relevant utilities trade’s discipline.
- Five (5) years direct experience working in a power generating facility, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Valid drivers’ license and satisfactory drivers abstract.
Assets:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
- Experience in preparing monthly reports.
- Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language and culture.
- The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French.
Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
We offer a competitive starting salary range of $104,249 to $122,678 a northern living allowance of $18,517 per annum, eligibility for overtime, a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit and pension program along with subsidized staff housing. This position is not included in the Nunavut Employees Union.
To apply email careers@qec.nu.ca or by mail to: Human Resources, Qulliq Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 420, Baker Lake, NU X0C 0A0
This posting will remain open until filled.
Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.
We thank all applicants for the interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.