Utilities Managers
(NOC 0912)
in All ManagementUtilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include water and waste treatment, water distribution, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They work for public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$33.65
Minimum$42.31
Median$57.95
MaximumAnnual Pay
$26,287
Minimum$79,047
Median$188,489
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include water and waste treatment, water distribution, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They work for public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
Job duties
Managers in this group:
- Water supply managers manage water filtration, purification processes and pumping operations, schedule and oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and prepare reports on water supply and water quality.
- Electrical power distribution managers manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power company.
- Natural gas supply managers manage the delivery of gas to consumers, monitor supply inventories and control the recording of injections and withdrawals.
- Petroleum product distribution managers plan and direct the distribution of heating oil products to retail distributors and regional storage sites.
- Water pollution control managers manage sewage treatment plants, schedule and direct maintenance of plant equipment, and prepare reports on water quality.
- Waste systems managers manage solid or liquid waste collection and disposal systems, train drivers in how to handle waste and ensure safe operation of disposal facilities.
Sample job titles
- director of waste management
- director of water pollution control
- distribution systems director
- electric generating plant manager
- electric power plant manager
- electrical power transmission operations director
- gas supply operations manager
- liquid waste facility manager
- refined petroleum products distribution manager
- sewage treatment plant manager
- water filtration plant manager
- water supply director
Skills
- You should have good interpersonal skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills. Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others are important. You should also be able to organize projects, solve problems, and make decisions.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in an appropriate discipline. For example, electrical engineering is required for managers of transmission lines, and water resource technology for water supply managers.
- Several years of experience as a supervisor in a related utilities operations department are required.
- A professional engineer certification is usually necessary for managers of utility operations involved in the transmission and distribution of electrical power, and natural gas and heating oil.
Other considerations
- Movement to senior management positions is possible with experience. Most people in these jobs are employed full-time and for the full year.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$94,219 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$53,235 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$71,724 median annual incomeSouthern
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Utilities
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Construction
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
65+
25-34
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$99,844 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$62,482 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$78,642 median annual incomeHigh school
$50,783 median annual incomeMaster
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
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