Electrical Supervisor

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• Job :
  Electrical Supervisor
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description  #: 5446
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2026.
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

This position is responsible for the management, administration and oversight of the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the Electrical Maintenance program, up to and including 13.8 kV systems, within the Plant Maintenance & Technical Services unit. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Superintendent, s/he will assume the role as Supervisor of the Electrical group, providing technical resources, direction and coaching for the servicing and maintenance of all the water and wastewater treatment facilities and outstations of the Woodward Water Treatment Plant, and Woodward/Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plants, municipal wells, water/wastewater pumping stations, reservoirs and CSO tanks within the City of Hamilton.

• Direct and supervise Electricians (and other maintenance personnel for short term coverage purposes) in the performance of their duties.
• Assist with administering the operation of the Computerized Maintenance Management system.
• Ensure that work orders, logs, records, etc., are maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Supervise recording of data and assist in the preparation of monthly, annual and ad hoc reports.
• Update appropriate Supervisor/Superintendent/Manager of continuing abnormal conditions, breakdowns, malfunctions or similar problems that may become evident from time to time.
• Monitor, supervise and administer changes to plant operating conditions on the basis of calculations, information provided by operators.
• Prepare and verify vacation schedules, time sheets, absence report and work orders.
• Communicate with the maintenance section in setting priorities to maximize process equipment efficiency.
• Lead in the development and implementation of safe and efficient work procedures related to the trade. Ensure that procedures are effective and followed accordingly.
• Participate in the selection and training of new and existing employees.
• Participate in labour relations matters by attending interviews/meetings as required.
• Follow established discipline process; maintain discipline by counselling employees and documenting incidents.
• Assist in the preparation of current budgets and provides information for capital budgeting purposes as directed by the Superintendent.
• Ensure security of City of Hamilton facilities. Organise, conduct and inspections for representatives from the industry or regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.