Calgary-based Senior Mineral, Land & Contract Analyst

CNOOC International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

On-demand e-Learning courses

Formal training opportunities

Background checks

Job summary

CNOOC International in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Mineral Land & Contract Analyst to manage a diverse portfolio of land and commercial agreements. The role emphasizes contracts, tenure, and due diligence across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, with exposure to oil sands assets.

The candidate will lead contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize asset value and portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Land Administration, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in land, mineral, contract, or commercial administration in Canadian upstream oil and gas.
• Experience interpreting and administering leases, royalty and joint venture agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and British Columbia land tenure regulations.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, and asset portfolio management.
• Solid understanding of contract law, ownership structures, and industry agreements.
• LEMAC membership is an asset.
• Experience with oil sands assets and surface land administration is an asset.
• Proficiency with industry land and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain a portfolio of mineral, Crown, freehold, royalty, JV, and land agreements.
• Review contracts to identify obligations, risks, and business impacts.
• Monitor rentals, royalties, notices, and reporting to ensure compliance.
• Maintain land and contract records in applicable systems.
• Prepare and process contract documentation and related correspondence.
• Support land, JV, commercial, and business development activities through analysis and due diligence.
• Coordinate land and contract activities for acquisitions, divestitures, and transactions.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities to protect asset value.
• Conduct title, ownership, and tenure reviews for decision-making.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance and process improvements; mentor team members.

Skills

Land administration

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in Land Administration or related discipline

Tools

Land management systems

Job description

CNOOC International in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Mineral Land & Contract Analyst to manage a diverse portfolio of land and commercial agreements. The role emphasizes contracts, tenure, and due diligence across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, with exposure to oil sands assets.

The candidate will lead contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize asset value and portfolio performance.