Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Ontario

A Utilities Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of utility departments such as electricity, gas, or water and ensuring regulatory compliance. They oversee planning, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure and systems, coordinate projects, and supervise staff. They analyze and improve operating processes, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards. Ensuring the consistent and efficient supply of utilities to consumers and resolving utility outages or issues are also key responsibilities.

Essential skills include strategic planning, project management, and strong leadership abilities. Knowledge in utility systems, regulations, and safety procedures is critical. They should have excellent problem-solving capabilities, and analytical skills, coupled with a strong understanding of budgeting and financial management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is generally required, along with relevant industry certifications. Prior roles a person may have before stepping into this position include Utilities Operations Supervisor, Utilities Engineer, or Project Manager in a utilities company.

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Branch Operations Manager

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 22 hours ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 22 hours ago

Position: Branch Operations Manager* Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Job Type: Full Time Status: Exempt Reports to: District Operations Manager *This is a safety sensitive position SUMMARY OF ROLE...

InSite Operations Manager

  • Sudbury, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Sudbury ON is looking for an Insite Operations Manager to join the team. This person will be responsible for the cost-effective coordination and direction of field personnel and...

Director, Utilities & Services

  • St Catharines, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • St Catharines, ON
  • 3 days ago

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper...

Utilities Manager, Infrastructure

  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago

Are you an experienced Utilities Manager with over 8 years of expertise in dry and wet utility construction? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will report directly...

Operations Manager

  • Pickering, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pickering, ON
  • 45+ days ago

What You’ve Accomplished You have completed a BS in Engineering, Business, or a related field. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields or experience in lieu of degree. You...

Sr Director-Utilities Client Partner

  • Toronto, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Utilities Client Partner to join our team. In this role, you will develop and nurture strong relationships with key utilities clients, understand...

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Salary for Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireUtilities research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Operations Managers in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Master's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
High School or GED
11.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Operations Managers in Ontario
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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