Laine Watson

Experience

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  ATCO Electric

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2016

  Analyzed data, collaborated with colleagues and engaged the public to select routes and sites for transmission lines and substations to meet technical criteria while addressing concerns of affected parties. Prepared municipal, provincial and federal regulatory applications, including the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). This included preparing evidence related to facility location at AUC hearings (as appropriate). Provided leadership and mentoring to other employees.

  • Planner II - North East Projects, Capital Projects Branch

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Planner I - North East Projects, Capital Projects Branch

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Planner I - Substation and Capital Maintenance, Capital Projects Branch

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
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  EPCOR

  Dec 2016 - now

  Partner with hiring managers to efficiently and effectively attract, hire and onboard a strong and diverse talent pool using a variety of collaborative and creative tactics. This includes all unionized and non-unionized positions up to the director level. Responsible for organizing, planning, executing and facilitating EPCOR’s public engagement and communication activities (open houses, tours of our facilities, community advisory meetings, workshops and information sessions). This included summarizing all of the feedback provided and reporting this information back to the public.

  • Manager, Talent Acquisition

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Talent Management Consultant

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Talent Acquisition Consultant

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Specialist, Community Engagement (for EPCOR Water Services Inc)

    May 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Specialist, Stakeholder Consultation (Electricity Operations)

    Dec 2016 - May 2018