Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

ATCO Electric

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.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

wildfire mitigationvegetation managementgrid hardeningreconductoringundergroundingfinancial planningbudget managementtechnology deploymentoperational environments

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcross functional team managementrisk managementstakeholder engagementcommunicationorganizational skillscontinuous improvement

Certifications

P.EngCMA