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SalaryCornwall is a beautiful, safe, and friendly growing community and is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario and has everything you need to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Cornwall has a small-town feel, businesses, and waterfront minutes away from your front door along with new opportunities awaiting around every corner. Situated along Highway 401, located near Kingston and the picturesque 1000 Islands - plus only an hour drive to Ottawa or Montreal. Cornwall is an affordable place to live and a wonderful region to raise a family. Cornwall Electric is currently recruiting for a:
DISPATCHER (CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR)
Duties Include:
This position is responsible for operating the distribution and transmission systems in a safe and efficient manner. The Dispatcher is responsible for posting data to and maintaining the static operating board up to date at all times, preparing switching orders at the request of and under the direction of the Supervisor, Technical Services or the Distribution Engineer and operating the distribution system including work protection procedures and in accordance with EUSR rule book. The incumbent will be required to operate the 115 KV system including work protection procedures in accordance with the current operating agreement between Cornwall Electric, Hydro Quebec, Cedar Rapids, ALCOA, Ontario Hydro, and Niagara Mohawk. Other duties include: Maintaining (hardware and software) and operating SCADA system and associated systems in a safe and cost effective manner, assisting in the development and installation of the SCADA and related systems as required, maintaining a complete and accurate data base of the operation of the Transmission and Distribution System, preparing reports on a regular basis for the use of the Engineering, Accounting and Line Departments on the operation of the transmission and distribution systems, dispatching crews at the direction of the Supervisor, Technical Services or the Distribution Engineer and maintaining a record of and dispatch phone calls directed to the Line Department.
Qualifications Include:
The incumbent must be able to perform duties in a courteous and tactful manner with a solid background and understanding of the Company’s policies and procedures as well as the following qualifications:
- A graduate, or the ability to obtain, the MEARIE Electrical Operator Training Program or equivalent.
- Diploma in Software Technology from a Community College or an accredited equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in French will be considered an asset.
- Must have ability to perform the assigned tasks under unfavorable conditions.
- Must be able to carry out the physical work of the classification.
The successful candidate will live or be willing to relocate within forty (40) kilometer radius to the Cornwall Electric Service Center and will be required to perform regular on-call duties as assigned.
Cornwall Electric is offering this full-time opportunity with an attractive compensation and benefits package, OMERS pension plan, professional development and more. If you happen to be seeking a rewarding career, opportunity to work both independently, be part of a collaborative and dynamic team with an attractive compensation package and more - we encourage you to apply!
Submit your cover letter and resume through the Career Opportunities page at www.cornwallelectric.com by January 26, 2024.
We thank all respondents, however due to volume we will only contact those selected for an interview.
Cornwall Electric, together with FortisOntario, is committed to nurturing a positive, professional, and equal opportunity workforce. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are equipped to accommodate individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process.
