May 2026 Control Centre Co-op Student

Your potential is here!

Division :   Gas & Pipelines (Control Centre Wildfire Monitoring & Reporting) Location :   Edmonton   Duration :   to months   Salary :   $ - $ / hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience   Start Date :   May   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 % 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 athas the potential tobe full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop, andwe’llbe 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 years. We serve nearly , customers in  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 to -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 aco-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 :

What you will do :

Monitor Alberta wildfire activity using the ATCO Wildfire Map, GIS tools, and Alberta Emergency Alerts

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 , employees and assets of $ 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 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.