Coordinator, Forest Operations

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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:

This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of annual vegetation management programs, completing vegetation patrols on Transmission and Distribution power line rights- of-way, documenting vegetation conditions and hazards and recommending vegetation control treatments. This field-based position meets with landowners, prepares landowner consent documents, and obtains permission and approval for the planned vegetation control activities from private landowners and public agencies. The position supports the delivery of annual vegetation control programs by inspecting contractor work, resolving customer concerns, completing Job Observations on contractor crews, and monitoring / tracking contractor productivity and contractor costs on assigned projects.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 consent for proposed vegetation control work. 

• Supports the cost estimate process for vegetation control work and clearing rights of way for new projects. 

• Monitors contractor progress, quality, safety, and environmental performance on assigned projects. 

• Participates in job planning, completes contractor start-up and post completion meetings. 

• Communicates performance expectations to contract crews. 

• Inspects completed projects for compliance to standards and project scope of work. 

• Takes required actions to correct unsafe conditions or work practices by contract crews. 

• Supports the investigation of contractor incidents. 

• Completes final inspections and reports for assigned project work. 

• Supports the delivery of CCM projects for assigned area. 

• Monitors and tracks contractor productivity and costs on assigned projects. 

• Supports work group and District’s efforts in building and enhancing customer relationships. 

• Supports Aboriginal community participation in work opportunities. 

• Supports District’s participation in community Fire Smart initiatives. 

• Negotiates with third parties for access, road use and pipeline crossing approvals. 

• Meets with landowners to mitigate landowner concerns and contractor deficiencies. 

• Supports the program execution for compliance with regulatory requirements such as annual Wildfire Agreement and FAC-003.

What You’ll Bring:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or related discipline from a recognized university or institute of technology  with a minimum of 1 year of related experience, and must be registered or eligible to register as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or a Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT), OR 

• High School Diploma, 3 years of experience in the natural resources or vegetation management industry, and must have a Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professional designation, or obtain a Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professional designation within 3 years of hire 

• Registered Professional Forest Technologist or Registered Professional Forester designation is an asset.

• A certification as a Utility Arborist (CUA, UTT, UTW) would be considered an asset. 

• 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. 

• Ability to manage projects and contractors. 

• 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.

• Extensive travel is required.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates may be required to complete a criminal, education and employment background check and other skills assessments as needed for the position.

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. 

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.