Director, Thermal Operations
Job in
Inuvik, NT, Canada
Listing for:
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director will provide direction, leadership and management of division programs and services to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance and replacement of power generation and distribution facilities for the Thermal Division. To develop and maintain effective community relations and customer service in all client communities and to promote business development activities, which benefit corporate and community interests.
Maintains and promotes effective staff relations. To perform at the executive leadership level as a member of the Senior Leadership in developing and directing corporate goals, financial and business plans, and strategies to ensure the effective planning and delivery of programs and services to achieve the corporate mandate.
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer:
Leads the daily operation of the Thermal Operations Division; is responsible to ensure the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization are articulated and understood by divisional staff. Must lead the divisional staff towards the achievement of the corporation’s organizational goals and objectives. Operates as a supervisor/coach/mentor for direct reports, which includes, setting objectives, assigning duties, assessing, and managing individual performance, with the aim of delivering results.
This position requires a high degree of autonomy, confidentiality, business decorum and strategic business acumen.
Responsibilities
In a team organizational structure, provides direction and leadership to a staff of up to 45 including professionals, technical trades and operating staff involved in the planning, organization and delivery of day-to-day programs and services to meet the power generation, sales, and distribution needs of client communities throughout the Division. The division generates and sells power for customers in 18 communities.In collaboration with Managers and program staff directs the review and evaluation of power generation and distribution facilities on an on-going basis, recommends improvement and replacement to system facilities, and ensures the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategies, work plans, and budgets to achieve desired objectives.Provides direction and support to operational managers on the operational integration of alternative generation technologies and independent power producer contracts in the communities. Identifies risks and solutions as the lead sponsor for integration of NTPC owned or IPP arrangements into NTPC’s generation systems.Administers the collective agreement and maintains effective employee relation practices within the department, including grievance administration, recruitment, performance assessment and the application of progressive discipline, and participates in collective bargaining as required.Directs the planning and administration of division operating and capital budgets and ensures that effective procedures are in place to monitor and control an operating budget between 35 and 50 million dollars and a capital budget between 9 to 15 million dollars in related assets.Communicates directly with customers, politicians, media and the public and represents the Corporation in various venues such as conferences, community boards, and business chambers and community events to ensure effective and productive customer and community relations are maintained in all client communities.Prepares or assists in preparing position papers, briefing notes, and presentations on corporate issues and proposals to ensure the effective communication of corporate strategies.Participates on the Senior Leadership team in the development, implementation and achievement of corporate goals, objectives and policies and makes appearances or presentations before the Board of Directors, the Public Utilities Board, or other Boards and Agencies to ensure the effective communication of regional positions, programs, or issues.Maintains effective liaison with peers, head office managers and staff, and participates on management and working committees as required to represent…
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