Posted 7 days ago
Operations Supervisor, Control Centre
@ FortisBC
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
FortisBC is hiring an Operations Supervisor for its Control Centre to lead a team monitoring and supporting the provincial power system. The role is full-time regular with an expected salary of $135,000 to $155,000 annually, and it is eligible for a short-term incentive. No workplace flexibility is offered.
Pay:
$135,000–$155,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach the Control Centre team
- Oversee resource planning and work prioritization
- Lead response to operational issues and emergencies
- Ensure safety and reliability compliance
- Manage Control Centre operating budgets
Requirements summary:
- Diploma of Technology in electrical, instrumentation or electronics
- 7 to 10 years utility experience or NERC plus 5 years as System Operator
- Ability to lead in emergency response
- Working knowledge of electric power system infrastructure
- Ability to obtain NERC transmission operator certification
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NERC certification |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Paid training |
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FortisBC
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Energy for a better BC
Full company description
FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the communities where we live and work by investing in grassroots community projects through our Community Investment Program. As an employer, we emphasize occupational health, safety and wellness while striving to attract a spectrum of talent and fostering working environments where multiple perspectives are welcomed and valued. We promote a culture of belonging where employees can connect and grow, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we live and serve. Check our progress to see how we’re striving to ensure safe, affordable and dependable energy infrastructure built for reliability and resilience.
- LinkedIn followers
- 63,175
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,371
- Reported office locations
- 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 0E8, CA
- 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7, CA
- 1290 Esplanade Ave., Trail, British Columbia V1R 4T2, CA
- Business categories
- Energy & Utilities
- Energy, mining, utilities
- Other recorded names
- FortisBC
- Specialties
- natural gas
- electricity
- propane
- geothermal
- district energy
- energy solutions
- natural gas for transportation
- liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- renewable natural gas
- and compressed natural gas (CNG)
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | natural gaselectricitypropanegeothermaldistrict energyenergy solutionsnatural gas for transportationliquefied natural gas (LNG)renewable natural gasand compressed natural gas (CNG) |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 92 |
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Branch: Electric
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $135,000.00 to $155,000.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, System Control Centre, you will lead a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for monitoring and supporting the provincial power system. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring system reliability, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture, while helping the Control Centre adapt to evolving operational needs and industry requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Control Centre team, ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations.
- Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and work prioritization to support transmission, distribution, and generation activities.
- Lead the team’s response to operational issues, emergencies, and system events.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, reliability standards, policies, and operating procedures.
- Manage Control Centre operating budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize costs.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners and regulatory organizations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, technology, and service delivery.
- Develop team capability through hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, and performance development.
- Foster a culture where safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence are at the forefront of everything we do.
Requirements
- Diploma of Technology (Electrical, Instrumentation and Electronics) from a recognized program.
- 7 – 10 years OR equivalent directly related utility experience (NERC Certification plus 5 years’ experience as a System Operator).
- Journeyperson Tradesperson certification considered an asset.
Other Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the utility industry; understand the impact of outages
- Working Knowledge of the electric power system infrastructure
- Knowledge of designated operational area and related systems, work methods and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead in emergency response
- Ability to become NERC certified as a transmission operator. FortisBC will provide the training and opportunity to write the exam.
- Strong analytical and professional judgment skills
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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