We want to ELECTRIFY your work experience! Cormorant, powered by Powertel, delivers integrated power infrastructure solutions for utilities, industrial/mining, renewable energy, and data centre customers—from engineering and construction through long-term operations and maintenance. Join a team that’s helping power the future of North America’s energy infrastructure. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Manager, Northwestern Ontario is responsible for providing operational leadership, business development, and financial oversight for Cormorant’s Power Services operations throughout Northwestern Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Power Services, this role leads both the Technical Services and Powertel teams while driving regional growth and establishing Cormorant as the preferred provider of high-voltage electrical services.

The Regional

Manager is responsible for the successful execution of existing service contracts, while expanding Cormorant’s presence through new client relationships and recurring service opportunities. This role provides leadership across operations, safety, customer relationships, employee development, and regional business growth, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and oversee all Technical Services and Powertel operations throughout Northwestern Ontario

Provide leadership to Supervisors, Team Leads, High Voltage Service Technicians, Power System Technicians, Heavy Equipment Technicians, Apprentices, and supporting field personnel

Manage the successful execution of existing regional service contracts

Develop and execute a regional business growth strategy to expand Cormorant’s customer base throughout Northwestern Ontario

Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, industrial clients, mining companies, renewable energy developers, municipalities, Indigenous communities, EPC contractors, and other key stakeholders

Identify, pursue, and secure new maintenance, testing, commissioning, emergency response, and capital project opportunities

Oversee regional operational planning, labour allocation, equipment utilization, scheduling, and resource management

Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations

Monitor regional financial performance, including budgets,



forecasts, profitability, and operational metrics

Support proposal development, estimating, contract negotiations, and client presentations

Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain, Fleet, Finance, Health & Safety, and Human Resources to ensure successful project execution

Lead recruitment, workforce planning, employee development, succession planning, and apprenticeship growth within the region

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all regional operations

Conduct regular field visits, safety observations, operational reviews, and performance discussions

Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and client requirements

Support emergency response activities and planned outages throughout Northwestern Ontario

Represent Cormorant at client meetings, industry conferences, networking events, and community engagement activities

Identify opportunities to expand regional service offerings and support long-term strategic growth initiatives

Contribute to the continued success and growth of Cormorant through operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and strong regional leadership

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered

Journeyperson Electrician, Powerline Technician, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Electrical Engineering Technologist designation is considered an asset

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience within utility, high-voltage, substation, industrial electrical, or power services environments

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing technical field teams and regional operations





Demonstrated success managing client relationships and growing business within utility or industrial markets

Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, protection and control, commissioning, maintenance, testing, and construction

Experience working with utilities, remote operations, and Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, project profitability, and operational performance

Proven ability to develop strategic business plans and execute regional growth initiatives

Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients, employees, and executive leadership

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;

experience with ERP, project management, or service management software is considered an asset

Ability to manage multiple priorities while making sound operational and business decisions in a fast-paced workplace

Valid Class G Driver’s License with the ability to travel extensively throughout Northwestern Ontario, including remote communities and project sites Interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter via [email protected]. Please quote the job title in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruiters: Unsolicited resumes will not be viewed, considered, or responded to. Thank you for respecting our policy. Cormorant values, respects, and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds.

We recognize Canada’s diversity, beginning with our Indigenous Nations, as a source of pride and strength. At Cormorant, we are committed to Reconciliation through Call to Action #92 for businesses. All qualified applicants including Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous Persons and Persons with Disabilities are invited to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

📌 Regional Manager, Northwestern Ontario (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Powertel Utilities Contractors
📍 Thunder Bay