Land Agent

Canacre; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Canacre is seeking a Land Agent in British Columbia to negotiate and acquire land-use agreements for projects. The role involves ongoing communication with landowners, clients, and project managers, delivering top-quality results throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate should have 5+ years in land acquisition or real estate, strong communication, reporting, and project-management skills, and a valid driver’s license. Asset certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs experience in land acquisition/real estate, or Right-of-Way.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation.
• A committed team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong reporting and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Accreditation, membership and certifications from the IRWA, REIC, OREA, AIC, NAIOP are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and/or engineering/construction personnel.
• Negotiate land-use agreements with private landowners and special interest groups.
• Communicate and deliver project information to landowners, groups and the community.
• Represent clients and Canacre in community/stakeholder meetings.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Review and interpret legal agreements, site plans and large-scale layouts.
• Interpret and communicate appraisal reports to landowners.
• Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other impacts.
• Record detailed records of consultation daily.

Skills

Land acquisition

Real estate

Right-of-Way

Communication

Project management

Self-motivation

Team player

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

IRWA/REIC/OREA/AIC/NAIOP certs asset

Education

Bachelor's Degree or post-secondary in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

As a member of the Canacre Land Services team,the Land Agent will be primarily responsible for negotiating and acquiring agreements for projects. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing communication with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project (including clients, landowners and project managers) and to continuously delivering top quality communication and results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and/or engineering/construction personnel.
• Negotiate various types of land-use agreements with private landowners and special interestgroups.
• Communicate and deliver project information to landowners, special interest groups and the community as a whole.
• Represent clients and Canacre in community/stakeholder meetings.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Review, understand and interpret legal agreements, site plans and large-scale project layouts.
• Interpret and communicate appraisal reports to landowners.
• Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other impacts to landowner property.
• Record detailed records of consultation daily.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Post-secondary education ideally in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real estate are considered an asset.

Experience

• Working experience in land acquisition, real estate or familiarity with large-scale municipal commercial constructionis consideredan asset.
• Professional experience working on large scale infrastructureprojects.

Knowledge/Skills

• 5+ yrs experience in land acquisition/real estate, or Right-of-Way.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation.
• A committed team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong reporting and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Accreditation, membership and certifications from the IRWA, REIC, OREA, AIC, NAIOP are considered an asset.

Licenses/Accreditations

• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

Benefits

• Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance.
• Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.

Canacre is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

We may use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy for an hourly, as-needed position.

Location: British Columbia