Surrounded by mountains and set on the shores of the Kootenay Lake, Nelson’s charm and stunning scenery create the quintessential small town setting. But, don’t let the quiet fool you, here on the shores of Kootenay Lake, you’ll find a world-class recreational playground including, skiing, hiking, Mountain biking, fishing and snowmobiling, just to name a few!

Nelson hydro is a municipal utility serving the Nelson area since 1896. The utility has approximately 10,000 customers in the City of Nelson and rural area stretching about 70 km. Nelson Hydro is the only municipal utility in BC that has Distribution, Transmission and Generation facilities. The system includes a 16MW generating facility, 7 substations, 20km of 63 kV transmission line linking the generation facilities and supply points from Fortis BC to our substations and 300km of overhead distributions facilities.

As a member of the Management team for Nelson Hydro the Line Manager will play a key role in the coordination of the line crew activities and strategic direction of Nelson Hydro. Reporting to the General Manager, the Line Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance and safety of the Nelson Hydro electric distribution system. The Manager will demonstrate leadership skills that will assist the Department in achieving safe and efficient utilization of crews and equipment and will be responsible for all aspects of the job including ongoing evaluations, training plans, hiring and disciplinary action as required.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with strong interpersonal skills. You will have 5+ years of experience with distribution or transmission line field work and an additional 5 years experience in a supervisory capacity. You possess a bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, including a professional designation or a Red Seal Power Line Technician and you have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a proven ability to develop people and build collaborative relationships.

This is a full time exempt position. The salary range for this position is $95,062 – $113,546 and includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested applicants should apply by December 18, 2015 quoting posting # 15EX27 to: