Senior Forester — Vegetation & Project Lead

ATCO; Peace River; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Share purchase plan

Vacation days

Pension plan

Culture values

Job summary

ATCO Electric is seeking a Senior Forester in Peace River, AB to lead vegetation management across contracted and internal teams. You will plan, supervise, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while coordinating with landowners and Indigenous communities.

The role requires forestry qualifications and substantial project experience, plus strong communication and budgeting skills. Travel up to 75% may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or related discipline with 5+ years of experience.
• Must be registered or eligible to register as an RPF or RPFT.
• Experience with contractor management and large projects >$1M is an asset.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License and strong budget/finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, scheduling, inspection, and QC of vegetation management work.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to project schedules and standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, landowners, and Indigenous communities.
• Develop cost estimates, contracts, and project turnover packages.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and provide project status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder relations

Project coordination

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Indigenous relations

Education

Forestry degree or diploma

Registered Professional Forester or RPFT eligibility

Driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATCO Electric is seeking a Senior Forester in Peace River, AB to lead vegetation management across contracted and internal teams. You will plan, supervise, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while coordinating with landowners and Indigenous communities.

The role requires forestry qualifications and substantial project experience, plus strong communication and budgeting skills. Travel up to 75% may be required.