Right of Way; ROW Planner
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Valard
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Right of Way (ROW) Planner
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 needsParticipate in public engagement activities including open houses and stakeholder meetingsReview and assess client bids, ECI proposals, RFPs, and RFQsDevelop detailed Scope of Work (SOW) documents tailored to project requirementsPrepare and manage ROW access and clearing plans, reports, and supporting documentationPlan access routes, clearing zones, and water crossing strategies in alignment with environmental and scheduling constraintsCoordinate with environmental, engineering, and construction teams for integrated planningIdentify and mitigate risks related to terrain, land use, and seasonal access limitationsDevelop cost estimates for ROW clearing, access construction, and related activitiesCollaborate with GIS teams to gather metrics, update plans, and generate client documentationWork with ROW subcontractors on pricing and project developmentSupport permitting processes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as neededCollaborate with regulators and internal/external stakeholders to address access and clearing concernsFacilitate communication and coordination with contractors and service providersRequirements
Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, or related field3 years’ experience supporting Right of Way activities (access and/or clearing planning, transmission projects, or related roles)Proven experience with GIS tools (, ArcGIS, QGIS)Understanding of regulatory and environmental permitting processesDemonstrated experience with Microsoft office programsBenefits
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.
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