Job Description

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Your potential is here! Division: Gas & Pipelines (Control Centre Wildfire Monitoring & Reporting)
Location: Edmonton
Duration: 4 to 12 months
Salary: $24 - $36/hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience
Start Date: May 2026
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided
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 ATCO's EPIC Program and team events
• Well-Being@ATCO Health & Wellness Program
• So much more!

Your career journey at has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop, and we'll be right there to support you along the way. At , we've been energizing homes, farms and businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We serve nearly 229,000 customers in 242 communities and our service area covers nearly two-thirds of Alberta.
We are looking for a Chemical Engineering Technology co-op student to join our Control Centre Team for a 4 to 12-month placement.
The Control Centre Wildfire Monitoring & Reporting role is responsible for tracking wildfire activity in Alberta, assessing risk to ATCO Gas and Pipeline assets, and ensuring timely reporting and escalation during wildfire season. This role is critical in safeguarding ATCO Gas and Pipeline infrastructure during wildfire season. By ensuring accurate monitoring, timely reporting, and coordinated emergency response, the position directly supports operational safety, community protection, and business continuity.
Who you are:
Must be enrolled in a co-op (or internship) program at a recognized Canadian university.
Enrolled currently in a Chemical Engineering Technology program
Situational awareness & risk assessment: Ability to interpret wildfire maps, GIS data, and proximity indicators
Technical proficiency: Comfortable using mapping tools (ArcFM, GIS layers) and SharePoint reporting systems
Communication: Clear, concise written and verbal communication for updates, liaison contact, and incident reporting
Decision-making: Ability to determine reporting thresholds, escalate appropriately, and support emergency response actions
Collaboration: Work effectively with Operations, Supervisors, Specialists, and IMT members under time-sensitive conditions
Attention to detail: Accurate measurement, documentation, and tracking of wildfire data and asset information
Adaptability: Capable of operating effectively during escalating wildfire conditions and changing operational priorities
Behavior: Committed to demonstrating ATCO's values of safety, integrity, agility, caring and collaboration
To apply:

• Indicate on your resume how many months you are available for and that you are applying for the May 2026 Co-op Term.
• Include your most recent transcript in your application.

What you will do:
Monitor Alberta wildfire activity using the ATCO Wildfire Map, GIS tools, and Alberta Emergency Alerts * Identify wildfires that meet reporting criteria

• Create and update wildfire reports, including screenshots, distance measurements, and asset-specific details
• Communicate with the Alberta Wildfire Industry Liaison for fire direction, containment updates, and operational impacts
• Send notification emails and ongoing updates for status changes, evacuation alerts/orders, and fire growth
• Support or participate in Regional Assessment Meetings and Incident Management Teams when conditions escalate
• Coordinate with Operations, Supervisors, Specialists, and IMT members to gather information and plan responses
• Maintain accurate wildfire tracking records and contribute to weekly wildfire communications

Adhere to industry standard control room management best practices inclusive of fatigue management, alarm management, information management, quality management, and competency management.
Actively participates in the safety culture
Participate in appropriate training to effectively perform assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ATCO Gas & Pipelines is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 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 www.ATCO.com. 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, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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