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Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations
@ ATCO Electric
Peace River, Alberta
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Overview
ATCO Electric is hiring a Senior Coordinator, Forest Operations in Peace River, AB, on a full-time basis. The role oversees contractor crews for vegetation management and right-of-way clearing, patrols power line rights-of-way, and handles landowner and Indigenous consultation. Applications close October 27, 2026, and extensive travel is required.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee contractor crews on vegetation management and right-of-way clearing
- Patrol power line rights-of-way and identify danger trees and hazards
- Monitor contractor HSE performance and investigate incidents
- Negotiate landowner consents and access approvals
- Prepare cost estimates and execution plans for projects
Requirements summary:
- Forestry diploma or degree with RPF or RPFT registration or eligibility
- Or high school diploma, 4 years vegetation management experience, and CUVMP designation
- Class 5 vehicle operator licence
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of forest management, land-use regulations and wildfire prevention
- Extensive travel required
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- 2026-11-15
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- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Registered Professional Forest Technologist (RPFT), Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professional, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Forestry |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Stock or equity |
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ATCO Electric
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Job description
Your opportunity is here!
Location: Peace River, AB
Division: ATCO Electric
What We Offer:
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:
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.
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Location: Peace River, 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
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
- 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 2 years 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, 4 years of experience in the natural resources or vegetation management industry, and must have a Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professional designation, or obtain designation within 3 years of hire
- A certification as a Utility Arborist (CUA, UTT, UTW) would be considered an asset.
- 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).
- Registered Professional Forest Technologist or Registered Professional Forester designation is 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.
, Kuzyk, Torri
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