Our Land and Permitting group is currently looking to add a Right of Way (ROW) Planner to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Land and Permitting, we are seeking a skilled and motivated professional who has experience supporting facility siting and route planning, stakeholder engagement, access planning, and regulatory compliance work. This role is critical in ensuring the successful planning and execution of ROW activities across diverse and challenging environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support route and site selection for transmission lines and substations, optimizing siting criteria and stakeholder needs

Participate in public engagement activities including open houses and stakeholder meetings

Review and assess client bids, ECI proposals, RFPs, and RFQs

Develop detailed Scope of Work (SOW) documents tailored to project requirements

Prepare and manage ROW access and clearing plans, reports, and supporting documentation

Plan access routes, clearing zones, and water crossing strategies in alignment with environmental and scheduling constraints

Coordinate with environmental, engineering, and construction teams for integrated planning

Identify and mitigate risks related to terrain, land use, and seasonal access limitations

Develop cost estimates for ROW clearing, access construction, and related activities

Collaborate with GIS teams to gather metrics, update plans, and generate client documentation

Work with ROW subcontractors on pricing and project development





Support permitting processes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as needed

Collaborate with regulators and internal/external stakeholders to address access and clearing concerns

Facilitate communication and coordination with contractors and service providers

Requirements

Post‑secondary education in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, or related field

3 years' experience supporting Right of Way activities (access and/or clearing planning, transmission projects, or related roles)

Proven experience with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)

Understanding of regulatory and environmental permitting processes

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office programs

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

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.

Equal Prospect
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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📌 Right of Way (ROW) Planner (Alberta)
🏢 Valard Construction
📍 Alberta