Group Leader, Electrical Services

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Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering leader ready to lead critical infrastructure at TRIUMF?

You could be a great fit if you bring:

• Technical leadership: Oversee complex electrical infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, and fire alarm systems
• People leadership: Lead, coach, and develop engineers, technologists, and electricians while setting priorities and supporting performance
• Engineering expertise: Apply strong knowledge of electrical systems, safety practices, codes, and BC regulatory requirements
• Operational leadership: Manage plans, resources, budgets, projects, and infrastructure upgrades
• Safety & compliance: Champion electrical safety, professional engineering practices, and regulatory compliance
• Continuous improvement: Drive improvements that strengthen reliability, efficiency, and operational performance

Why TRIUMF?

• Lead critical infrastructure supporting Canada’s national laboratory and world-class scientific research
• Work alongside engineers, scientists, technologists, and skilled trades professionals
• Lead diverse and technically challenging projects in a unique research environment
• Develop your leadership career through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Enjoy comprehensive employer-paid benefits and a strong commitment to safety and work-life balance

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Group Leader, Electrical Services is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Electrical Services Group through the management of its human, financial, and operational resources. The Group is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and engineering support of TRIUMF's electrical infrastructure and site fire alarm systems.

As a discipline Group Leader, the incumbent ensures that all engineering work performed by the Group complies with applicable legislation, codes, standards, TRIUMF policies and procedures, including TRIUMF’s Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP). The position establishes operational plans with measurable contributions toward departmental objectives, typically with a one-year or longer time frame and is accountable for achieving results that impact the department and broader organization.

This is a management position, the incumbent will be responsible for leading, directing, and reviewing the work of a team consisting primarily of emerging to expert-level engineers, technologists, and electricians. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of operational, maintenance, and engineering objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to the Head of Engineering Services. The incumbent will work closely with Engineering Services groups, the Project Management Office, Accelerator Operations, Facilities, Safety, and other departments to ensure the successful delivery of engineering services and operational support. Key relationships include:

• Direct leadership and coordination of the Electrical Services Group.
• Collaboration with project managers and project teams to support capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders regarding electrical engineering policies, standards, practices, and procedures.
• Coordination with utility providers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is responsible for the leadership, planning, and management of the Electrical Services Group, including:

• Review and final approval of electrical distribution designs
• Establishing operational plans and objectives aligned with departmental priorities and strategic goals.
• May have budget accountability and responsibility for managing elements of the Group's operating and maintenance budgets.
• Preparing and administering annual operating plans, maintenance plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Ensuring that engineering work complies with applicable legislation, regulations, codes, standards, and TRIUMF policies and procedures.
• Providing engineering oversight and support for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities.
• Managing or overseeing the site fire alarm system and associated engineering activities.
• Supporting electrical safety programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements to processes, systems, and work practices to enhance departmental effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.
• Maintaining appropriate engineering, operational, maintenance, and regulatory records.
• Supporting development of engineering standards, procedures, training programs, and best practices.
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and professional excellence.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Directly manages a team consisting primarily of emerging to expert-level engineers, technologists, and electricians.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading, directing, and reviewing the work of team members.
• Assigning work and establishing priorities for the team.
• Managing employee performance and development.
• Hiring, promotion recommendations, discipline, and performance assessment of direct reports.
• Coordinating and overseeing the work of contractors, consultants, and external service providers.
• Providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage work teams, processes, and projects within a complex technical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience designing electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge and experience reviewing SLDs, as well as sizing transformers, cables and cable trays
• Experience performing ground-fault, short-circuit, and arc-flash analyses, capacitor bank switching studies, and power system transient and frequency response analyses
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, standards, and professional engineering requirements, including the Canadian Electrical Code and relevant British Columbia regulations
• Experience managing budgets, operational plans, and resource allocation

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The incumbent will be required to complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Specialization in power systems is considered an asset
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility for registration, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
• 8 to 12 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including management or leadership experience of an equivalent scope and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams, projects, processes, and operational activities.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure, industrial facilities, utilities, research facilities, or similar complex operating environments is considered an asset.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $133,535.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

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