Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

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About the role

  • Program Manager for wildfire mitigation at ATCO managing projects and programs to reduce wildfire risk. Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring effective delivery of initiatives across utility systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead wildfire mitigation programs across electric distribution and transmission assets
  • Oversee capital initiatives such as vegetation management, grid hardening, reconductoring, undergrounding, and wildfire related technology deployment
  • Provide direction and oversight to project managers and cross functional teams
  • Manage program scope, schedule, risk, and financial performance
  • Support implementation of operational wildfire mitigation measures, including enhanced protection settings and public safety power shutoffs
  • Coordinate enabling initiatives such as fire weather tools, monitoring systems, operating procedures, and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Prepare executive updates, governance documentation, and decision materials
  • Support regulatory filings and long-term wildfire mitigation planning
  • Promote safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all activities

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering, technologist diploma, or a related field
  • Ten or more years of experience in the electric utility or infrastructure sector
  • Experience leading large scale programs or capital initiatives
  • Knowledge of electric utility operations; wildfire mitigation experience is an asset
  • Experience delivering technology enabled initiatives in operational environments
  • Financial planning and budget management experience
  • Professional designation such as P.Eng or CMA is considered an asset
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Benefits

  • Competitive Package: Competitive salary and a comprehensive total rewards program including benefits, pension, performance bonus eligibility, flex days, employee share purchase plan, and more.
  • Purpose driven work: Support public safety and environmental responsibility by contributing to wildfire mitigation programs that help protect communities and maintain reliable electric service.
  • A supportive work environment: Work in an organization guided by safety, integrity, collaboration, agility, and caring, where people are treated with respect and supported throughout their careers.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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