Forest Operations Lead - ROW & Vegetation Programs

ATCO Electric; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee share purchase plan

Charitable donation matching

Flexible benefits from first day of em

Culture based on caring, integrity, & 

Job summary

ATCO Electric in Grande Prairie, AB is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations to lead vegetation management programs on transmission and distribution rights-of-way. You will supervise contractor crews, monitor HSE performance, document vegetation conditions, and collaborate with landowners and Indigenous communities.

The role requires strong planning, contract administration, and cross-cultural communication to ensure safe and compliant vegetation control projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical forestry diploma preferred.
• Experience in vegetation management, ROW work, and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge of landowner relations, HSE, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of vegetation management plans and patrols rights-of-way.
• Oversees contractor crews, ensures HSE compliance, and documents work.
• Meets landowners, negotiates access, and maintains project records.
• Prepares cost estimates, execution plans, and inspects completed work.
• Prioritizes safety, environmental requirements, and Indigenous relations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contract management

HSE compliance

Landowner negotiations

GIS

GPS

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Forestry diploma

ISA certification (asset)

Professional Forester/Technologist designation (asset)

Tools

GIS

GPS

Databases

Job description

ATCO Electric in Grande Prairie, AB is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations to lead vegetation management programs on transmission and distribution rights-of-way. You will supervise contractor crews, monitor HSE performance, document vegetation conditions, and collaborate with landowners and Indigenous communities.

The role requires strong planning, contract administration, and cross-cultural communication to ensure safe and compliant vegetation control projects across multiple sites.