MANAGER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (BAND LEVEL 13)

September 23, 2025

MANAGER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (BAND LEVEL 13)

Department of Facilities Management

(Permanent Position)

Memorial University is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join our Facilities Management team as the Manager of Electrical Systems.

The St. John’s campus, which includes the Ocean Sciences Centre, Signal Hill Campus, and Botanical Gardens, encompasses more than 80 buildings with approximately 4 million square feet of teaching, research, student residences, and office space. In addition to supporting its own infrastructure, the campus maintains its own utilities infrastructure that provides power to its buildings and the Health Sciences Centre, the tertiary health care facility for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Memorial University is a progressive employer at the forefront of the Canadian post-secondary sector, offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a stimulating work environment. Employees are encouraged to engage with the University’s vibrant intellectual, cultural, and social life. Being part of vibrant, diverse community at Memorial situated on a beautiful campus that offers walking trails, recreation facilities, food court, coffee shops and so much more.

Our total rewards include:

• A defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive group insurance plan.
• Employee wellness initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Program and discounted membership rates at The Works (Aquarena and Field House).
• Learning and development opportunities to assist employees in reaching your career goals including the ability to avail of funding for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Flexible work opportunities including hybrid options depending on position.
• A progressive leave plan including annual leave, family leave, short-term disability, and long-term disability that supports your overall well-being. We also offer summer hours, a December holiday break to rejuvenate, and an expansive university holiday schedule.
• Employee social functions that provide an ability to meet and network with other members of Team Memorial across our campuses.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director, Operations and Maintenance, this position will manage a team of skilled professionals and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of electrical systems for multiple facilities, including high (where applicable), medium, and low voltage components and electrical power generation systems (>13 MW. capacity in total). This is a crucial role for a technically skilled, safety-minded and people oriented leader who thrives in dynamic environments.

Duties include:

• Overseeing the full lifecycle of high, medium, and low voltage systems – including emergency on-site power generation – ensuring optimal performance and code compliance;
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing maintenance programs for electrical systems;
• Managing a skilled electrical workforce through effective team building and communications while aligning with University policies, procedures, and collective agreements;
• Developing and implementing short, medium, and long-term plans for electrical systems and resources to meet requirements of the University community and strategic goals;
• Providing technical leadership on existing and planned systems elements in support of modifications and upgrades to infrastructure arising from within Facilities Management and the broader University as well as utility providers, consultants, and government agencies/representatives;
• Directing the planning, execution and oversight for projects related to electrical systems upgrades, expansion, and replacement;
• Reviewing project design documents pertaining to electrical systems to verify compliance with standards;
• Developing and overseeing service contracts, ensuring quality delivery and cost-effectiveness;
• Managing budgets for electrical system operations, maintenance and projects;
• Staying current with evolving regulations and standards, ensuring all systems meet current codes and best practices;
• Working collaboratively and participating in the overall management of the operations and maintenance team in pursuit of University and departmental strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives;
• Championing a culture of safety and regulatory compliance across all electrical operations; and
• Performing other related duties as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in specialized facilities management support services with senior technical knowledge in electrical distribution systems; vast knowledge in electrical systems, power and control systems and their operation and maintenance; and completion of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering is required. The successful applicant will have experience managing technical teams, proven budgeting and people management skills, as well as excellent problem solving, analytical, planning, and organizational abilities, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Registration or eligibility for membership with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) is required. Project management certification or experience will be an asset.

SALARY $96,244 - $126,638 per annum (Leadership Group)

An upscale hiring step will apply to this position at $126,638 (Step 9).

A market differential of $17,737 will also apply (Dependent on Qualifications).

CLOSING DATE Open until filled

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.