Project Specialist, Transmission Assets

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Our Power, Your Possibilities. At Trans Alta, we don’tjust generate electricity— we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We’re looking for a Project Specialist –Transmission Assets. This role will be accountable to lead Trans Alta’s regulated transmission business. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the primary responsibility is to coordinate and ensure the accuracy of Trans Alta’s General Tariff Filing Application (GTA) to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and to provide oversight of Alta Link’s operation and maintenance of Trans Alta’s transmission lines on First Nation lands across Alberta.

The work includes overseeing and approving Alta Link’s O&M and capital plans for Trans Alta’s assets, facilitating access for Alta Link to complete those activities, and building and maintaining relationships with First Nations, primarily through their land offices. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes the concept of running their own business within the framework of a broader organization.

This position is based out of our Downtown Calgary Head Office, and offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

• Project Oversight & Maintenance Planning
  • Collaborate with Alta Link to finalize and approve annual and long‑term O&M and capital upgrade plans.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets and performance standards.
  • In conjunction with Alta Link, create materials that support operations and project‑related discussions with First Nations.
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • In conjunction with Trans Alta’s regulatory legal team, prepare, submit and respond to information requests for Trans Alta’s GTA filing.
  • Develop business cases and support materials for prudence reviews.
  • Work with Alta Link to advance transmission‑related files that have both regulatory and compliance implications.
• First Nations Engagement
  • Provide operations and project‑level information to Trans Alta’s External Affairs team who are the primary liaison between Alta Link and First Nation representatives.
  • Communicate maintenance and capital work plans to communities and secure access to reserve lands.
  • Maintain strong relationships with 13 First Nations, respecting cultural traditions and organizational structures.
  • Prepare materials that facilitate discussions with Land teams and Chief & Council for project approvals.
  • Coordinate with and involve Trans Alta’s indigenous relations team to support or lead certain activities.
• Administration & Reporting
  • Obtain internal approvals for expenditure, manage purchase orders and invoicing, and review and inform financial reporting.
  • Prepare materials and execute annual 1:1 in‑person meetings with each First Nation.
  • Ensure all discussions and outcomes are clearly documented for filing Trans Alta’s GTA and supporting Alta Link’s filing of facility applications and other regulatory filings.
  • Maintain accurate records and update Trans Alta’s permits with First Nations from time to time.
  • Coordinate tax and structure payments with Finance, Indigenous Services Canada, and First Nations.

• Ability to lead and coordinate Trans Alta’s GTA filing and ensure accurate representation of operational activities in a regulatory context.
• Experience in oversight of transmission operations, maintenance planning, budgeting and permitting.
• Ability to manage project interfaces with landowners and oversee contractor performance of project activities.
• Desire to work with First Nations communities, respecting cultural traditions and governance structures.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn the permitting structures that govern access to First Nation Lands.
• Strong commercial acumen to balance risk and reward trade‑offs across various transmission‑related commercial matters.
• Excellent customer relations and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong record‑keeping skills to ensure activities are tracked to support regulatory filings and commercial matters.
• Strong…