Manager, Electrical Distribution Planning

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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.

Manager, Electrical Distribution Planning (QEC 26-026)

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Manager, Electrical Distribution Planning is responsible for the research, planning, and certification of the Corporation's electrical distribution systems, designs, and standards. The position supports the execution of distribution system projects by providing engineering support in areas such as system planning, design services, technical analysis, and conducting research. The position also provides technical advice, support, and recommendations to stakeholders as required.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manages the electrical distribution engineering team and leads the planning and design new installations, replacements, and upgrades of the Corporation's distribution systems and ensures that all designs meet or exceed QEC's Distribution Standards and all other applicable codes, standards, regulations, and best utility practice.
• Provides engineering leadership and governance for distribution-related capital and recoverable projects, including preparation of technical scope, cost estimates, scheduling, resource allocation, technical specifications and contracts, submission of tenders, contract management, technical evaluations, electrical testing and commissioning, and leads team to ensure capital and recoverable projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Undertakes and coordinates research, studies, analysis, and designs related to distribution systems and equipment, as well as integration of alternative energy systems.
• Oversees and assists in the design and development of new and existing distribution standards and procedures, including stamping designs and specifications.
• Chairs the Distribution Standards Committee consisting of representation from the Engineering and Operation departments.
• Reviews applications for third party attachments to the distribution system and assists with updating joint use attachment records and invoicing.
• Oversees service desk and customer service requests, and works closely with Manager, Distribution and Fleet Operations to ensure excellent customer service.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng), with immediate eligibility for registration with NAPEG.

• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in the supervision, mentoring and development of staff.

• Experience in full scope project management, from inception to commissioning.

Assets:

• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in electrical engineering with planning and design experience in a power generation in a utility and/or related environment is an asset.
• Experience in electric power generation and alternative renewable energy systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, AC & DC systems, grounding and bonding, protection, control and automation, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems is an asset.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language and culture is an asset.
• The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, and/or French is an asset.

A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered.

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $149,128.02 to $179,392.80 and a northern living allowance of $16,328.00 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. In addition, subsidized staff housing is available for this position. This position is not included in the Nunavut Employee's Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

To apply:

Apply in writing by August 28, 2026

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.