Land Agent- Fort St. John, BC

LandSolutions Inc.; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

LandSolutions Inc. is seeking a Land Agent to secure land rights for infrastructure, energy, and renewable projects across British Columbia, with a focus on NE BC.

The role blends fieldwork and office duties, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, property interpretation, and meticulous documentation to ensure compliance and project success. The position is initially offered as a contract or temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with potential extension based on performance and business needs; travel

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition, property administration, real estate, utilities, infrastructure, or a related field.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and trust-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to maintain detailed, accurate documentation in regulated environments.
• Must reside or relocate to Fort St. John, BC area.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure land rights and agreements, including statutory rights of way and related documents.
• Coordinate land acquisition activities for infrastructure, utilities, and energy projects.
• Act as primary contact for land acquisition with landowners, occupants, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to large-scale linear infrastructure and energy projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities including consultation and issue resolution.
• Engage with landowners, Indigenous groups, municipalities, regulators, and communities.
• Represent project interests professionally via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Participate in public meetings and consultation processes as required.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of contacts and commitments; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and manage acquisition documentation, approvals, and referrals.
• Provide regular reporting updates to project teams and management.
• Review property information including land titles, surveys, plans, maps, and terms.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinators and teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify risks and assist with mitigation strategies.
• Adapt to changing project scope, timelines, and locations.
• Travel within British Columbia based on project needs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Time management

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree (related field)

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (asset or willingness to obtain)

Job description

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including Power (Generation and Transmission), Public Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), and Telecommunications. We are supported by more than 170 professionals and are well-established throughout Canada and the United States.

Position overview

The Land Agentis responsible forsecuring land rights to support infrastructure, energy, and renewable resource projects across British Columbia, with a primary focus on projects inNE BC. This role combines fieldwork and office responsibilities, requiring strong stakeholder& Indigenousengagement, the ability to interpret property information, and meticulous documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

In this role, you will advance projects by negotiating agreements, coordinating approvals,maintainingaccurateand defensible records, and building strong relationships with landowners, Indigenous communities, municipalities, Crown agencies, regulators, and internal project teams. Travel within British Columbia isrequiredbased on project needs and stakeholder engagement activities.

This position is initially offered as a contract or temporary-to-permanent (TE) opportunity, with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs.

Compensation

• Mid-level: $60 - $75/hour
• Senior: $75 - $90/hour

Responsibilities

Land Acquisition & Negotiation

• Negotiate and secure land rights and agreements, including Statutory Rights of Way, easements, licenses, options to purchase, damage settlements, and related agreements
• Conduct land and right of way acquisition activities for infrastructure, utilities, and energy projects
• Act as the primary point of contact for land acquisition activities with landowners, occupants, and stakeholders
• Contribute to large-scale linear infrastructure and energy projects

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Lead stakeholder engagement activities including consultation, issue resolution, and relationship management
• Engage with landowners, Indigenous groups, municipalities, Crown agencies, regulators, and community stakeholders
• Represent project interests professionally via phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Participate in public meetings and consultation processes as required

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain clear, accurate, and defensible records of contact, commitments, and issue tracking
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, legal, and company standards
• Prepare and manage acquisition documentation, approvals, and referrals
• Provide regular reporting updates to project teams and management

Technical & Project Coordination

• Review and interpret property information including land titles, legal surveys, plans, maps, and agreement terms
• Coordinate with Project Coordinators, Land Analysts, and project teams to ensure alignment and execution
• Identify risks and issues early and support development of mitigation strategies
• Adapt to changing project scope, timelines, and locations

Field & Operational Support

• Conduct field reviews and support construction liaison activities as needed
• Travel within British Columbia based on project and stakeholder requirements
• Provide office-based support when required

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all safety procedures, participate in training, and use appropriate equipment
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable BC legislation and regulations
• Contribute to process improvements and new initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in land acquisition, property administration, real estate, utilities, infrastructure, or a related field
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and trust-building skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proven ability to maintain detailed, accurate documentation in regulated environments
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within British Columbia
• Mustresideinthe Fort St. John, BC areaor be willing to relocate
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Commissioner for Taking Affidavits (asset or willingness to obtain)