Land Agent (Contract - Central/South BC)

Canada West Land; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada West Land is seeking a motivated Land Agent on a contractual basis to support growth in British Columbia. You will engage with landowners, negotiate acquisitions, and manage documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires a Grade 12 with post-secondary, a BC Land Agent license or interim license, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Travel will be regular as projects demand, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with post-secondary.
• Experience in farming, sales, or construction is an asset.
• Land Agent’s License or interim Land Agent’s License preferred or as required based on applicable legislation.
• Commissioner for Oaths preferred or ability to obtain is required.
• Other certificates or designations are an asset.
• Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rapport with landowners and stakeholders.
• Negotiate various types of land acquisition agreements.
• Execute completed acquisition documents.
• Audit of acquisition documents.
• Communicate timely, clearly and concisely by phone, in person and email.
• Prepare and compile records of consultation within required timeframes.
• Document stakeholder concerns and escalate, as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records such as contact information, dates, and land status.
• Conduct rental reviews and settling damages or addressing concerns as required.
• Accountable for daily time and accurate reporting to manager.
• Assist other disciplines with any ongoing field work.
• Continuous and effective communication with client inside and outside land.
• Understand regulatory consultation and notification requirements.
• Research solutions on legislative requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and upkeep on technologies including AI.
• Review and understand legal agreements.
• Understanding of directives, acts, and regulations; construction; farming; crops and livestock.
• Promote a culture of safety through adherence to Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Farming experience

Sales experience

Construction experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Land Agent’s License or interim license

Commissioner for Oaths

Other certificates or designations

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

About Us:

Canada West Land is an experienced, culture-driven land broker providing quality solutions. Building meaningful relationships is at the forefront of our organization, and we demonstrate this through our actions. We strive to encourage, develop, and support our people so that they can grow and succeed, both as individuals and teammates. Our decades of success wouldn’t be possible without our teammates, who are our biggest asset.

We require a motivated Land Agent (Contract) to act as our company representative and assist with our continued growth throughout British Columbia.

We are currently looking for a Land Agent on a Contractual basis to take on a role with the following accountabilities:

• Acquisition and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and maintain rapport with landowners and stakeholders
  • Negotiate various types of land acquisition agreements
  • Execute completed acquisition documents
  • Audit of acquisition documents
  • Communicate timely, clearly and concisely, by phone, in person and email
  • Prepare and compile records of consultation within required timeframes
  • Document stakeholder concerns and escalte, as necessary
  • Maintain accurate records such as contact information, dates, and land status
  • Conduct rental reviews and settling damages or addressing concerns as required
• Company Liaison
  • Accountable for daily time and accurate reporting to manager
  • Assist other disciplines with any ongoing field work
  • Continuous and effective communication with client inside and outside land
• Maintain Knowledge and Current Legislation
  • Understanding of regulatory consultation and notification requirements
  • Research solutions on legislative requirements
  • Commitment to continuous learning and upkeep on technologies including but notlimited to the use of Artificial Intelligence to enhance productivity, decision making, and efficiency
  • Review and understand legal agreements
  • Understanding of:
    • applicable directives, acts, and regulations
    • construction practices
    • farming practices
    • crops and livestock
• Health & Safety
  • Adhere to and stay informed on all Health & Safety requirements as outlined in the organization's policies, procedures, and any relevant legislation
  • Follow established safety procedures and protocols (i.e. working alone, travelling, and established check-in times)
  • Use required controls to protect against potential hazards, including Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE)
  • Identify and report any unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents, or potential risks
  • Promote a culture of safety through active involvement, attending training, and supporting teammates

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Regular travel will be required for execution of projects based on client needs.

This requirement may change based on business needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 and/or equivalent with post-secondary
• Experience in farming, sales, or construction an asset
• Land Agent’s License or interim Land Agent’s License preferred or as required based on appliable legislation
• Commissioner for Oaths preferred or ability to obtain isrequired
• Other certificates or designations are an asset
• Class 5 Driver’s License required

Why CWL?

• Innovation at the Core: We embrace technology to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and drive smarter decisions.
• Team-First Culture: Collaboration isn’t just a value—it’s how we work every day.
• Growth-Focused: We invest in our people, empowering them to grow as professionals and teammates.
• Meaningful Impact: Our work shapes communities, supports sustainable development, and builds lasting relationships.

Our Values:

Reliable. Authentic. Accountable. Adaptable. Team.

We are an experienced, culture-driven land broker providing quality solutions. Building meaningful relationships is at the forefront of our organization, and we demonstrate this through our actions. We strive to encourage, develop, and support our people so they can grow and succeed, both as individuals and teammates.