Our Distribution group is currently looking to add a Ground Disturbance / Line Locating Coordinator to our growing team, based in Sherwood Park, AB.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, we are seeking a diligent and safety-focused professional who has knowledge and experience in buried facility locating, ground disturbance coordination, and damage prevention on utility construction and maintenance projects. This position will plan, coordinate, and inspect ground disturbance activities from ticket intake through to safe excavation, and will support field crews and project teams across active project sites.

Duties And Responsibilities

Perform buried facility locating using electromagnetic locating equipment and other detection methods; accurately mark, document, and communicate the location of underground utilities and infrastructure

Submit, track, and manage one-call locate requests (Utility Safety Partners / Alberta One-Call), ensuring valid and current tickets are in place before any excavation begins

Coordinate ground disturbance activities across multiple projects, ensuring work is planned and executed in accordance with Alberta ground disturbance standards and Valard procedures

Conduct ground disturbance inspections in the field to verify locates, hand‑exposure zones, and safe excavation practices are being followed

Manage utility, road, rail, and watercourse crossings, coordinating requirements with facility owners and stakeholders

Prepare, review, and administer crossing agreements, ensuring all approvals and documentation are in place prior to work

Provide project management support for locating and ground disturbance scopes,



including scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting

Maintain accurate records of locates, tickets, crossings, and inspections for compliance and project turnover

Liaise with field crews, supervisors, project teams, and third‑party facility owners to resolve locating and ground disturbance issues, promoting a solid safety culture on every site

Requirements

Experience in buried facility locating, ground disturbance coordination, or damage prevention

Ground Disturbance certification (Ground Disturbance 201 or equivalent)

Working knowledge of one‑call / locate systems (Utility Safety Partners / Alberta One‑Call)

Demonstrated familiarity with Alberta ground disturbance standards and regulatory requirements

Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Experience in the utility, power line, or electrical construction industry

Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., pipe and cable locators)

Knowledge of crossing agreements and facility owner requirements

Utility locator certification or equivalent

Benefits




We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About Our Business
Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy

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📌 Ground Disturbance / Line Locating Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 Valard Construction
📍 Alberta