Planner, Forestry

ATCO•Edmonton, AB

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planner, Forestry supports planning, coordination, and oversight of ATCO’s vegetation management and wildfire mitigation program. Working with our Asset Management team, you’ll contribute to long-term planning, regulatory filings, wildfire mitigation initiatives, planning activities, and financial management that help strengthen system resiliency and support reliable power delivery across Alberta.

Requirements

A degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Eligibility for registration with the Alberta Association of Forest Management Professionals.
Minimum five years of experience supporting electrical systems, vegetation management, wildfire mitigation, or related utility planning.
Project management and contractor management experience.
Experience using Power BI and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong business and technical writing skills.
Ability to manage complex projects and work effectively with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vegetation management planning, wildfire mitigation, or utility right-of-way planning is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and support business cases and regulatory filings for vegetation management and wildfire mitigation initiatives.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the vegetation management program.
Maintain a multi-year planning schedule that supports program needs and yearly goals.
Track and report on key metrics to measure program performance and outcomes.
Ensure annual vegetation plans meet regulatory requirements and company commitments.
Support wildfire mitigation planning by helping develop planning tools, operational forecasts, and continuous program improvements.
Lead or support planning projects within the Asset Management team that strengthen vegetation management and wildfire mitigation practices through analysis, reporting, and collaboration.
Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and service agreements.
Work with teams across the organization to identify opportunities to coordinate work, share information, and improve planning.