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Posted: May 15, 2026
Closing Date: May 29, 2026
Position Type: Permanent
Union: Exempt - Management Professional (MP)
Why ENMAX?
We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.
We are looking for a Manager, System Control Centre to join our team. The System Control Centre is the brain behind moving energy from generation and transmission through the distribution system where it is needed. The Manager is responsible for leading a large, 24/7, unionized operations team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the EPC electrical grid by ensuring compliance with all applicable procedures, systems and training.
The electricity industry is accelerating changes to meet the challenges of significant load growth and diversified renewable power sources across the grid. The Manager, System Control Centre is critical for positioning the team to meet the expectations of growth over the coming energy transformation by using new processes and tools to manage the changes as a foundation for modern capabilities that will grow with customer and business needs.
Major Responsibilities:
Leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power system 24/7/365, ensuring continuous service delivery while proactively managing system conditions, constraints, and emerging risks.
Lead a strong, engaged workforce by fostering an inclusive, safety-first culture, acting as a visible change leader, and driving retention, development, and long-term capability of a high-functioning team.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and succession planning to sustain continuous operations, ensuring readiness to meet the demands of a critical, around-the-clock control centre environment.
Embed human performance principles and disciplined operations while representing System Operations as a voting member on the ENMAX Safety Council, reinforcing enterprise-wide safety leadership.
Ensure System Control Operators are fully trained, qualified, and supported, including accountability for NERC certification compliance and the delivery of comprehensive training programs for new and existing operators.
Lead the response to system disturbances and operational events, aligning cross-functional teams to stabilize the system, restore service efficiently, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Drive operational readiness through planning, contingency development, and advanced simulation exercises to strengthen resilience against complex and high-impact events.
Partner closely with Field Services, System Operations, and Asset Performance teams to ensure strong alignment, coordination, and seamless execution between the control centre and field operations.
Maintain full compliance with Alberta Reliability Standards and applicable policies by developing, implementing, and continuously improving control centre processes, standards, and risk mitigation practices.
Establish, monitor, and report on key performance metrics, delivering optimal results through disciplined performance management, monthly and annual reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, quality, and safety.
Guide the evolution of control centre capabilities through modernization, application rationalization, and the integration of advanced systems, automation, and analytics.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine the System Control Centre business plan, ensuring alignment with System Operations and broader organizational priorities.
Oversee a significant operating budget and support capital initiatives, ensuring disciplined financial management and alignment of investments to operational priorities and system performance.
Education Required:
Professional Engineer, PLT or PSE considered an asset.
Able to obtain and maintain required NERC certification considered an asset.
Qualifications & Experience:
10 years of Utility Industry experience with strong technical knowledge in electrical utility systems operation & control and associated employees in this functional area.
Proficient in transmission, distribution and network systems management and design
Knowledgeable in state-of-the-art systems applicable to system control i.e. Outage Management, Distribution Management, Smart Grid, Advanced Distribution Management System, Energy Management System, Distributed Energy Resource Management System etc.
Knowledgeable of transmission, distribution and network system assets
Sound knowledge in high voltage standards, Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Alberta Electric Utility Code.
Incident Command System trained through 300 considered an asset
Competencies:
Operate effectively in a mission-critical environment with a high degree of organizational awareness, leveraging a strong understanding of structures, roles, and accountabilities to enable coordinated decision-making.
Communicate with clarity and confidence across all levels of leadership, effectively articulating system risks, impacts, and response strategies during both routine operations and system interruptions.
Apply sound judgement to define, recommend, and execute decisions in near real-time, ensuring the safe and reliable control of the electrical system under dynamic conditions.
Lead within a collectively bargained environment, demonstrating strong understanding and application of labour agreements to support effective workforce management.
Direct and support a team of shift workers to deliver operational priorities and projects safely, efficiently, and consistently within a 24/7 control centre environment.
Influence and collaborate with key external stakeholders, including the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), Electricity Canada, and industry working groups, to advance operational alignment and industry practices.
Leverage advanced interpersonal skills to build strong, credible relationships and effectively interface with stakeholders at all levels across the organization.
Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.
Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Note:
We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.
Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.
Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.
Two professional references will be requested.
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