Land Agent

Canacre; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Canacre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Land Agent to negotiate and acquire land-use agreements, liaise with landowners and project managers, and deliver clear communication throughout project lifecycles. This role emphasizes independent work and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in geography, GIS, land acquisition or real estate, 5+ years in land acquisition, and proficiency with MS Office; a valid driver's license and IRWA/OREA/NAIOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geography, GIS, land acquisition, or real estate.
• 5+ years in land acquisition/real estate or Right-of-Way.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and/or engineering/construction personnel.
• Negotiate various 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, 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.

Skills

Land acquisition experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Driver's license

Industry accreditation

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real estate

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.

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

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals.Canacreoffers 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.

We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Location: Thunder Bay

Type: Hourly As Needed

Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000

Perform other duties as assigned.