Supervisor, Technical Trades; Non-Union

Full-time: 40 hours/week

Location:

Barrie, ON (Patterson)

Status:
This position is to fill a current vacancy

Salary Grade: 16 ($114,546- $148,910 annually)

• Conduct training needs analyses and establish short- and long-term training objectives for apprentices and Powerline Technicians (PLTs)
• Coordinate training plans with internal and external resources to ensure timely and appropriate delivery
• Identify and evaluate new training tools and methods for organizational suitability and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain the Apprentice Program Guide
• Develop and schedule Skills Boot Camps for apprentices prior to each level of schooling

You Will Support Apprentice Growth And Development By

• Delivering orientations for co-op students, new apprentices, and PLT hires
• Observing apprentices in classroom and field settings to ensure they receive the learning and support required for success
• Ensuring apprentices are instructed and evaluated to provincial standards
• Conducting regular visits with apprentices and mentors to identify learning opportunities
• Serving as the primary point of contact for apprenticeship program questions and concerns
• Assessing performance and analyzing feedback to determine actions that support apprentice success
• Conducting periodic performance reviews with apprentices
• Partnering with management teams to ensure apprentices receive interdepartmental task exposure
• Providing coaching and feedback to internal coaches and mentors

• Ensuring consistent application of the Apprentice Program and alignment with industry guidelines and standards
• Partnering with functional areas, Health & Safety, and Human Resources to address issues, concerns, and gaps in program application
• Coordinating compliance training schedules with Health & Safety teams and third‑party vendors
• Organizing and overseeing the annual Rescue Practice Day and ensuring team participation
• Working with Skilled Trades Ontario to initiate apprentice training agreements
• Registering apprentices in school
• Ensuring apprentice logs are maintained and Journeyperson documentation is obtained upon apprenticeship completion
• Providing progress reports on apprentice training and development, as required by functional areas
• Coordinating meetings, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Alectra policies, procedures, and standards

• Planning, organizing, and overseeing the recruitment of new Powerline Technicians, apprentices, and co‑op students
• Playing a key role in recruitment, selection, and onboarding, including participating in on‑site meetings with functional managers, providing feedback to trade schools, and observing potential new hires
• Travelling, as required, to support recruitment activities at colleges and other institutions
• Participating in college Program Advisory Committees

You Will Support Ongoing Program Excellence By

• Working closely with Technical Trades Supervisors across Alectra regions to ensure consistency in program content, objectives, and delivery
• Organizing and chairing Apprentice meetings
• Assessing and recommending upgrades to departmental training facilities
• Identifying opportunities to streamline or automate processes to improve service delivery
• Identifying opportunities for apprentices to participate in external skills competitions and coordinating involvement

• Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives.

• Post‑secondary education in a related field
• Holds a recognized trade or equivalent (434A PLT considered an asset)
• Train‑the‑Trainer certification considered an asset
• Must hold and maintain a valid Class G driver’s licence
• Extensive knowledge of OHSA, EUSR, and health & safety regulations
• In‑depth knowledge of Alectra policies, procedures, and standards
• Proficiency with computing tools,…