WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are growing our TransAlta team in Calgary, Alberta! We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and personable individual to join our Canadian Growth group.

This position is an integral player on the Canadian Growth team and will interact internally with corporate groups such as: Land, Insurance, Accounting, Construction, and Legal.

This permanent full-time salaried position is based out of our office in Calgary, Alberta with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Environmental and Permitting Planner, Canadian Growth, you will:

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  Prepare permit and environmental management plans for new power plant construction projects
• Ensure environmental compliance, due-diligence, environmental protection, analysis, monitoring, and reporting for new power generation projects, following regulatory processes, policies, and procedures
• Provide regulatory assessment and due diligence reviews of proposed mergers and acquisitions for environmental and permitting aspects of projects
• Manage environmental consultants conducting pre-construction baseline studies and air emission and noise modeling for new power plants, review consultant work and manage consulting budgets
• Foster a safe-working and environmental culture of excellence while adhering to safe work practices, procedures, standards and policies and train staff on health, safety and environmental management systems and processes
• Monitor any environmental regulatory changes that affect growth and operations and incorporate them into standards and policies
• Deliver all environmental permits, including acquiring new permits and obtaining approval for renewals or amendments as necessary
• Maintain strong relationships and information exchange with local, provincial, and federal regulators, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure construction plans are consistent with regulatory requirements and site constraints
• Work closely with TransAlta’s Public Consultation and Aboriginal Consultation teams to provide project information and representation at public meetings, hearings, and open houses
• Conduct and assist in incident response, recommendation and implementation of corrective actions, and development of mitigation strategies
• Represent TransAlta on various government and industry working groups

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

• B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences or equivalent (EP designation preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an environmental professional, preferably in the power business
• Strong understanding of regulations related to thermal plant operations
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Desire to learn new skills and gain diverse competencies
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrated knowledge of power plant environmental issues
• Demonstrated skill in project management, negotiation, and strategic planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for: presentations, reports, regulatory filings, and proposals

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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  Ability to travel
• Valid driver's license

Our comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, incentive, and rewards programs form the foundation of TransAlta’s excellent employment proposition.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.

Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job posting.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.