May 2026 Land Planner Co op Student

Your potential is here!

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration safety and belonging
• Salary increases every semester plus 6% vacation pay
• Opportunities to give back through ATCOs EPIC Program and team events
• & Wellness Program
• So much more!

Your career journey atATCOhas the potential tobe full of new experiences inspiring challenges and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop andwellbe right there to support you along the way. AtATCO Electricwevebeen energizing homesfarmsand businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We servenearly 229000customers in 242communitiesand our service area coversnearly two-thirdsof Alberta.

We are looking for an Environmental Studies/Computer Engineering student to join the ATCO Projects & Construction team. Work term starts inMay2026for8 or12-monthperiod in Edmonton.

As aLand Planner Co-op studentyoullbring your knowledge of land use planning and environmental regulations to help us responsibly plan route and develop our transmission and distribution infrastructure. Reporting to a Supervisor in the Lands& Environmentdepartmentyoullguide projects from the early planning stages through consultation and regulatory approval ensuring environmental stewardship and strong relationships with the people and groupsimpactedby our work.

This position includes assisting and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding regulatory applications and permits required for new projects decommissioning projects line mitigation and capital maintenance projects.

Were looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo embraces change and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion curiosity and has the courage to innovate then this role is for you.

Who you are:

• Mustbe enrolled in aco-op (or internship) program at a recognized Canadian university.

• Working towards a bachelors degree in environmental sciences Land Use Planning Biology Soil Sciences or a related field such as Forestry Agriculture or Environmental Engineering.

• Or working towards a Computer Software degree with knowledge of SharePoint site management

• The ability to review and understand project work scope execution strategies constructionactivitiesand environmental impacts associated with electrical infrastructure development

• Knowledge of planning land-useand environmental principles normallyacquiredthrough a degree in planning or in an environmental field

• Knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation at Municipal Provincial and Federal levels

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external communities.

• Familiarity with GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS Pro etc.) and spatial data analysis.

• Experience working with data sources like FWMIS Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) AbaData SPIN II and GLIMPS.

• Experience with online permitting tools like RPATH OPAC and DRAS.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and platforms like Microsoft Project Teams and Power BI.

• A valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers License.

To apply:

• Indicate on your resume how many months you are available for and that you are applying for theMay2026 Co-op Term.
• Include your most recent transcript in your application.

What you will do:

• Identify potential planning and environmental risks during project scoping and assist with schedule and budget forecasting.

• Complete desktop and field-level assessments to flag sensitive environmental and land-use features.

• Analyze spatial and project data to assess constraints and opportunities factoring in environmental technical social and economic considerations.

• Work with consultants and contractors to ensure planning routing and environmental studies are completed to required standards on time and on budget.

• Help coordinate consultations and communications with landowners local communities Indigenous groups government agencies and other external parties.

• Prepare project notification materials and regulatory applications liaising with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas the Alberta Utilities Commission and others as needed.

• Proactively work with internal teams including land engineering construction and operations to develop mitigation strategies for concerns raised by external groups.

• Stay current with evolving regulatory and industry trends ensuring compliance and supporting the continuous improvement of ATCOs environmental and planning practices.

• Support project field visits contractor orientations training and reporting related to land and environmental compliance.

• Review and digitization of historical (hard copy) environmental assessments surveys and permits

• Assist with SharePoint site management project tracking and the standardization of templates

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6000 employees and assets of$23 billion ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing innovative modular facilities construction site support services and logistics and operations management) Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales) Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at . ATCO is 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 genderidentityor any other characteristic protected by law.

ATCO is 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 genderidentityor any other characteristic protected by law.