May 2026 Forestry Planning Co-op Student

Your potential is here!

Division :   Electricity (Forestry Planning - Asset Management) 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 co-op student to join our Forestry Planning Team for an to -month internship. Perspective candidates should be currently in a program related to : Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or Natural Resource Management. The start date will be in May . This is an office-based position located in Edmonton, Alberta. Forestry Planning is part of the Asset Management group, which supports the business by making data-driven decisions, to enable ATCO to deliver optimal value from our electrical assets for our customers.

Who you are :

Must be enrolled in aco-op (or internship) program at a recognized Canadian university.

Enrolled currently in a program related to : Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or Natural Resource Management.

Must be both an organized, self-motivated individual who is able to work effectively under minimal supervision and someone who works effectively within a team environment on complex technical projects

Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills

Must have a willingness to learn new processes and skills

Familiar with data management principles

The following attributes are an asset :

Experience with spatial data and ArcGIS (ESRI or FME)

Knowledge of Remote Sensing data (especially LiDAR) and provincial landscape datasets

Coding ability (especially in Python or R) and knowledge of Machine Learning processes

An understanding of tree growth and yield science

Experience within the Electric Utilities Industry

To apply :

What you will do : Data Management

QC the accuracy and format of various datasets from multiple sources

Ensure data management standards are consistently followed

Support data storage and retrieval systems

Analytics

Support remote sensing-based analysis projects

Ad-hoc analysis to support various maintenance and construction initiatives

Analyze field workplans, inventory patrols, and asset data to facilitate business decisions

Outreach

Work with the ATCO team lead and other subject matter experts to facilitate successful projects and develop strategies to improve data management or analytical processes

Gather input and data from all levels of the business to quantify project costs, risks, and benefits.

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ATCO Electric 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.

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.