Our Distribution group is currently looking to add a Ground Disturbance / Line Locating Coordinator to our growing team, based in Sherwood Park, AB.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, we are seeking a diligent and safety-focused professional who has knowledge and experience in buried facility locating, ground disturbance coordination, and damage prevention on utility construction and maintenance projects. This position will plan, coordinate, and inspect ground disturbance activities from ticket intake through to safe excavation, and will support field crews and project teams across active project sites.
Duties and Responsibilities- Perform buried facility locating using electromagnetic locating equipment and other detection methods; accurately mark, document, and communicate the location of underground utilities and infrastructure
- Submit, track, and manage one-call locate requests (Utility Safety Partners / Alberta One-Call), ensuring valid and current tickets are in place before any excavation begins
- Coordinate ground disturbance activities across multiple projects, ensuring work is planned and executed in accordance with Alberta ground disturbance standards and Valard procedures
- Conduct ground disturbance inspections in the field to verify locates, hand-exposure zones, and safe excavation practices are being followed
- Manage utility, road, rail, and watercourse crossings, coordinating requirements with facility owners and stakeholders
- Prepare, review, and administer crossing agreements, ensuring all approvals and documentation are in place prior to work
- Provide project management support for locating and ground disturbance scopes, including scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting
- Maintain accurate records of locates, tickets, crossings, and inspections for compliance and project turnover
- Liaise with field crews, supervisors, project teams, and third-party facility owners to resolve locating and ground disturbance issues, promoting a strong safety culture on every site
Requirements
- Experience in buried facility locating, ground disturbance coordination, or damage prevention
- Ground Disturbance certification (Ground Disturbance 201 or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of one-call / locate systems (Utility Safety Partners / Alberta One-Call)
- Demonstrated familiarity with Alberta ground disturbance standards and regulatory requirements
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Experience in the utility, power line, or electrical construction industry
- Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., pipe and cable locators)
- Knowledge of crossing agreements and facility owner requirements
- Utility locator certification or equivalent
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.
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.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* 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.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Skills Required
- Experience in buried facility locating, ground disturbance coordination, or damage prevention
- Ground Disturbance certification (Ground Disturbance 201 or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of one-call / locate systems (Utility Safety Partners / Alberta One-Call)
- Demonstrated familiarity with Alberta ground disturbance standards and regulatory requirements
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Experience in the utility, power line, or electrical construction industry
- Experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (e.g., pipe and cable locators)
- Knowledge of crossing agreements and facility owner requirements
- Utility locator certification or equivalent
What We Do
Valard Construction is a premier Canadian utility contractor providing comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. They specialize in transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, and renewable energy infrastructure. Serving utilities, independent power producers, and the oil and gas industry, Valard is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and community stewardship, delivering projects across Canada since 1978 as a self-directed operating unit of Quanta Services.
