Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations

CA; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 seeks a Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations to lead annual vegetation plans and supervise contract crews along transmission and distribution ROWs. You will document conditions, advise on remediation, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in vegetation management, strong landowner and HSE experience, and the ability to mentor staff while coordinating with Indigenous and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; forestry technical diploma preferred.
• 4 years of vegetation management experience including ROW vegetation control.
• Knowledge of forest management, land-use regulations, wildfire prevention and HSE management.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills; ability to engage landowners.

Responsibilities

• Support annual vegetation management plans and patrols.
• Oversee contractor crews and monitor HSE performance.
• Prepare cost estimates and execution plans for vegetation work.
• Coordinate landowner permissions and access for work and ROW clearing.
• Act as field representative on contracts and ensure project records are maintained.
• Mentor and train employees in coordinator roles.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and Indigenous engagement.
• Provide after-hours on-call and emergency support when required.

Skills

Vegetation management

Contractor management

HSE management

Landowner coordination

GIS knowledge

Databases

GPS equipment

Team mentoring

Safety procedures

Budget planning

Education

High School Diploma

Forestry Technical Diploma

ISA/UVM/Arborist asset

Professional Forester/Technologist designation asset

Tools

GIS mapping systems

GPS equipment

Databases

Job description

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Division: ATCO Electric

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Employee share purchase plan
• Charitable donation matching
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• A culture based on caring, integrity, collaboration, and safety

Why Work Here?

Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging.

About the Role:

The Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations supports the implementation of annual vegetation management programs and is responsible for completing vegetation patrols on Transmission and Distribution power line rights-of-way, documenting vegetation conditions and hazards, and recommending vegetation control treatments.

This position oversees contractor crews involved in completing vegetation management programs and the clearing of new rights-of-way, acts as field representative on contracts, monitors contractor worksites and contractor HSE performance, inspects completed work, reports on the project status, and maintains projects records and files.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports Senior Forester and/or Regional Forestry Supervisor in implementation of annual vegetation management plans.
• Assesses contractor HSE documents to ensure ATCO Electric requirements are met.
• Prepares cost estimates and execution plans for CCM (new rights-of-way clearing) and capital maintenance projects.
• Participates in job planning, crew start-up, and post completion meetings with contractors.
• Communicates project specific safety and environmental requirements/expectations to contractors.
• Monitors contractor safety and environmental performance - initiates corrective actions when required.
• Investigates Incidents and Near Miss incidents.
• Monitors contractor work activities to ensure compliance with landowner conditions.
• Acts as ATCO Electric’s field representative on vegetation management contracts.
• Completes ongoing and final inspections, reconciles contractor invoices, and reports on work in progress.
• Patrols power line rights-of-way, documents vegetation conditions, and recommends remedial actions.
• Measures vegetation management sites, details the scope of work required, and negotiates with landowners for permission to complete the required vegetation control work.
• Identifies, documents, and marks danger trees and vegetation hazards.
• Negotiates landowner consents for proposed vegetation control work, including access, road-use and pipeline crossing approvals.
• Meets with landowners to mitigate landowner concerns and contractor deficiencies.
• Prepares cost estimates for vegetation control work and clearing rights-of-way for new projects.
• Supports work group and District’s efforts in Indigenous consultation processes.
• Supports work group and District’s efforts in building and enhancing customer relationships.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains the development of employees in Coordinator positions.
• Supports and implements the program execution for compliance with regulatory requirements such as annual Wildfire Agreement and FAC-003.
• Maintains and enhances ATCO Electric’s relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Maintains and develops relationships with industry representatives and government representatives.
• Provide after hours on-call and emergency support when requested

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma.
• Technical Diploma in Forestry or related field is preferred.
• ISA certification, UVM designation or certification as a Utility Tree Worker, Utility Tree Trimmer, or Certified Utility Arborist is an asset.
• Registered Professional Forest Technologist or Registered Professional Forester designation is an asset.
• 4 years of experience in vegetation management, right-of-way vegetation control, requirements, best practices and standards, contract administration and contractor management.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental values.
• Knowledge of forest management, land-use regulations, wildfire prevention, and contractor HSE management.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to promote effective vegetation control and power line safety requirements to landowners.
• Good planning, organization, and business writing skills.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural skills with a willingness to learn and understand treaties, land claims and traditional land use issues.
• Good computer skills and experience working with databases. Experience working with GIS mapping systems and GPS equipment would be considered an asset.
• Valid vehicle operator license (Class 5).

About Us

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com.

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