Assistant Manager, Rectifier Stations

Marketing Statement

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Ensures the CMBC Rectifier Stations and underground DC feeder cables achieve very high availability and are maintained in a state of good repair through effective planning and scheduling of work, together with ensuring sufficient qualified, trained, and properly outfitted personnel are available to complete all the maintenance tasks, while maintaining readiness to respond to emergency situations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides direction, leadership and supervision to employees engaged in activities, such as operation, maintenance and inspection including servicing and testing of electrical equipment in CMBC Rectifier Stations. Participates in the selection, training and performance management of employees and maintains safe work practices, recommending operating procedures when appropriate.

Manages projects of small scope directly related to Rectifier Stations. Participates in the development of project budgets, monitors expenses, identifies and corrects variances, verifies and approves invoices for payment within spending authority. Participates in determining project requirements, potential issues and appropriate solutions, and prepares cost and resource (staff, contractors etc.) estimates.

Participates in the design of station components and layout. This includes preparing/recommending rectifier station design layout and equipment specifications and participating in Project Team meetings on planning the projects and evaluating the tenders; identifying and determining special rectifier station equipment/components requirements; reviewing and recommending components submitted for product approval; overseeing acquisitions and conditions assessments of various pieces of equipment and identifying non-inventory items required for overall maintenance.

Provides supervision, if commissioning of new rectifier stations is required, by establishing work priorities and conducting status reviews to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget; meeting and communicating with all staff, contractors and agencies to ensure project’s overall progress and to resolve issues; checking construction against “as built” drawings and conducting various tests; coordinating site availability for construction; monitoring work to ensure Trolly Overhead construction safety standards are met; and preparing acceptance reports.

Plans, prioritizes and schedules work to be performed by employees and outside contractors, including repairs, inspections, tests and regular maintenance of rectifier stations and associated underground feeder cables to minimize disruption of power supply to trolley service.

Determines temporary overhead circuit ties to continue to power the trolley power grid while maintenance work is performed within CMBC Rectifier Stations and on underground feeder cables.

Is responsible for all electrical work/activity done within CMBC Rectifier Stations and on underground cables in compliance with BC Safety Authority and other code/regulatory requirements and must supervise such activity and ensure electrical workers are qualified and trained.

Participates in the local Trolley Overhead Safety Committee meetings. Writes Lockout procedures for Rectifier Crews.

Responds to after-hours incidents as required, providing guidance to Rectifier Crews and recommending action to neutralize the situation and make safe. Provides advice to Fire and other Emergency crews attending the scene regarding electrical hazards.

Qualifications

Education:

Electrician Red Seal or Interprovincial Electrical trade qualification is required

Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option) would be an asset

Certificate of Qualification Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class A would be an asset

Experience:

Minimum ten (10) years of servicing high voltage electrical switchgear in utility substations or generating sites for a large electrical utility or Electrical service provider

Experience servicing protective relays while working in Electrical service industry would be an important asset

Other Requirements:

Highly developed troubleshooting skills

Good knowledge of CEC, IEEE, NETA and CSA standards relating to substation electrical equipment

Good people management skills

Well-developed organization and time management skills

Skilled at writing reports

Proficient with standard office tools including word processing and spreadsheets

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $100,080 - $150,120 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: October 27, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]