ATCO Electric is a member of the ATCO Group of Companies - one of Canada's premier corporations. We are an Alberta, investor-owned utility delivering electric energy to customers throughout northern and east-central Alberta. In these resource rich areas of the province, electricity is an essential component of industrial development.
Albertans count on ATCO Electric for the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to their homes, farms, and businesses. ATCO Electric serves almost two-thirds of the province, delivering electric energy to petroleum and forestry companies, farms, towns and cities, First Nations and Metis Settlements in 245 communities.
Currently we have immediate openings for the following position:
ENVIRONMENTAL / RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANNERS
EDMONTON
Working with operations and project staff you will:
· Analyze data to identify preliminary facility locations based on economic, technical, social and environmental criteria.
· Select routes and sites for transmission lines and substations to meet technical criteria while addressing concerns of affected parties.
· Conduct agency referrals and consultation programs with landowners and other stakeholders.
· Arrange environmental studies and impact assessments related to proposed facilities.
· Address issues for internal groups that represent commercial, system planning, land, engineering, construction, maintenance and service functions.
· Address issues for external contacts such as government agencies, private companies, aboriginal communities, landowners, interest groups and the public.
· Prepare applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and other regulating agencies.
· Prepare evidence related to facility location and testify at AUC hearings.
· Coordinate record-keeping of project materials and regulatory approvals.
Qualifications:
· A university degree in planning, environment or land related field.
· Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals or groups regarding land use and environmental issues.
· General knowledge of power line construction, operations and issues.
· Superior written and interpersonal skills.
· Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
· Experience in public consultation and right-of-way planning or acquisition would be an asset.
· Experience working in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would be an asset.
· Experience managing environmental contractors would be an asset.
· Some travel required. Valid driver's licence required.
Competition # 10/144IAP2 Closing Date: September 8, 2010
If you are interested in contributing within an ever changing environment where the delivery of power and complimentary services are essential to providing excellent value for our customers.
To be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to ATCO Electric.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
