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Lakefront Utilities | Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations

The MEARIE Group

Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations

Job Posting: Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations

Reports To: Director of Water Operations

Location: Cobourg, Ontario

About Us  

Lakefront Utility Services Inc. (LUSI) is a progressive, multi-service utility based in Cobourg, Ontario. We deliver essential electricity and water services to the communities we serve and support our municipal partners through innovation, resiliency, and regulatory excellence. LUSI is committed to safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and forward-thinking solutions, including intelligent grid systems and sustainable energy and water initiatives. As a regulated utility operating within the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) framework, we maintain high standards of governance, compliance, and operational integrity.  For more information, visit:

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations provides leadership, direction and support to a small team of technical staff and has accountabilities for all aspects of distribution system management, including short and long-term planning and design, system capacity forecasting, metering, customer connections and operations, and will ensure work is completed in a timely manner in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures set out by LUSI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the construction and maintenance of the overhead and underground electric distribution system.
  • Prepare and execute distribution system plans, including capital, maintenance and metering.
  • Establish capital and operating budgets and create schedules for the electric distribution system in the areas of expansions, connections and enhancements.
  • Design distribution system customer connections, including cost estimates, offer-to-connects, work order, municipal approval packages, material lists, tenders and RFP’s, etc.
  • Responsible for the quality and quantity of work, maintenance of work schedules and safety of all personnel working under their supervision, and the safety of the public.
  • Manage the construction and verification program, ensuring work completion with established construction, material standards and specifications for the electric distribution system, in compliance with O. Reg 22/04.
  • Manage the capital workflow processes ensuring optimum efficiency in delivering expansion, connection and enhancement projects in the Distribution Department.
  • Ensure there are processes ensuring optimum efficiency in delivering expansion, connection and enhancement projects in the Distribution Department.
  • Ensure there are processes in place to provide a timely and effective response to system breakdowns and outages.
  • Administer and facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources to the electric distribution system including interfacing on all aspects from connection requirements to commissioning.
  • Establish and maintain construction and material standards and specifications for the electric distribution system.
  • Develop long-range planning studies, including research of load growth patterns for capacity and guidelines for new development including Conditions of Service.
  • Manage the electric metering assets and daily operations which includes maintaining and prioritizing work plans for meter re-verification, new meter installs, meter communication issues, electronic meter programming, records, etc.
  • Manage the operation, updating and maintenance of the distribution GIS, SCADA, and utility owned fiber network.
  • Coordinate safe and efficient work practices and procedures of all staff and external contract resources in the execution of distribution system capital and maintenance plan.
  • Engage your team to innovate and evolve the electric distribution system capabilities through automation, enhanced optimization, and provide recommendations for further efficiencies and performance.
  • Prepare reports for and attend board meetings updating the progress, performance and objectives.
  • Approval of timecards, vacation requests and employee expenses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

  • Degree in Electric Engineering or as a CET, registration as an Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) or Certified Engineering with OACETT.
  • Professional Engineering (PEO) an asset.
  • A minimum of two years of electrical engineering management experience in an electric distribution utility environment.
  • Knowledge of a distribution system, specifically with respect to the design and operation of overhead and underground distribution systems, metering systems and generator connections.
  • Working knowledge of technical specifications and standards including CSA, CEA, ESA and IHSA regulations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of GIS, SCADA, OMS, AMI software systems, AutoCAD drafting and MS Office applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team of staff members, facilitating growth, development, and commitment.
  • Fluency in Project Management disciplines for project scope, budget and schedules.
  • An ability to manage effectively in a team environment and to coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the Collective Agreement and company policies.
  • Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, (OH&SA) EUSR book and Safe Practice Guides, Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), Temporary Conditions, Book 7, and any other applicable legislation.

Why Join LUSI?

  • Executive-level impact in a critical infrastructure organization.
  • Direct exposure to Board governance and regulatory oversight.
  • Leadership opportunity within a community-focused municipal utility.
  • Ability to shape organizational culture, safety performance, and workforce development.

To Apply

This is a non-union position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. by September 30 th , 2026 , with the subject line:

Application – Supervisor, Electrical Engineering and Operations
Email: View email address on mearie.talentnest.com

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory criminal background check and three professional references. LUSI is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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