Land Contracts Specialist / Senior Land Contracts Specialist

Bluearth; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BluEarth is seeking a Land Contracts Specialist to join its Legal team in Calgary. This role manages the lifecycle of land agreements and related obligations, coordinating with Project Development, Corporate Development, Finance, Operations and Accounting to ensure timely execution and compliance across Canadian and U.S.

jurisdictions. Responsibilities include leading payments, maintaining contract records, drafting and coordinating execution, reviewing title documents, tracking registrations,

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of direct experience coordinating or administering land agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting projects across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions is an asset.
• Experience reviewing land agreements for material issues and preparing real property disclosures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the land payment process including coordinating payment requests and ensuring timely processing.
• Own the administration of contract records and obligation tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Draft, adapt, prepare and coordinate execution of land agreements across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Review title commitments and other title documents, and coordinate title curative activities.
• Coordinate and track registration of land interests across jurisdictions with counsel and service providers.
• Manage foreign ownership compliance declarations, registrations and filings.
• Represent the Land team at project meetings and provide practical input on land matters.
• Uphold BluEarth's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and company values.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Contract language proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Land Administration / Real Estate / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Land Contracts Specialist / Senior Land Contracts Specialist

This position is part of the Legal team and is accountable for the effective administration and lifecycle management of land agreements and related obligations. The role works closely with Project Development, Corporate Development, Finance, Operations and Accounting, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization in a collaborative, practical and solutions-focused way.

Key functions of this position include:

• Lead the land payment process, including coordinating payment requests, validating contractual obligations, resolving discrepancies, maintaining supporting records and ensuring landowner, property tax and other land-related payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Own the administration of contract records and obligation tracking, ensuring all key dates, payment obligations, notice periods, registration requirements and other contractual commitments are accurately maintained and proactively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Draft, adapt, prepare and coordinate the execution of land agreements and related documents across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, working with legal counsel as required to address jurisdiction-specific requirements and project needs.
• Review title commitments, certificates of title and other title-related documents, identify and escape material issues, and prepare and coordinate title curative documents.
• Coordinate and track the registration of land interests across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, working with legal counsel and external service providers as required.
• Manage foreign ownership compliance requirements, including preparing and coordinating required declarations, registrations and filings, and maintaining related records in Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Represent the Land team at project meetings, identify and advance land-related action items and provide practical input on land matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders, external consultants and legal counsel.
• Uphold BluEarth's commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental policies, practices and programs;
• Uphold BluEarth's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company; and
• Other duties as required.

As BluEarth continues to advance its growth plan, the responsibilities of this position may evolve to meet changing business needs.

Education

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as Land Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate, Paralegal or Law Clerk studies, or Energy Management is considered an asset.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of direct experience coordinating or administering land agreements for renewable energy projects is required. Experience supporting projects across both Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities, including reviewing land agreements for material issues, conducting title and mineral reviews and due diligence, and preparing real property disclosure schedules, is considered an asset.

Personal Characteristics and Skills

• Highly organized, flexible and comfortable adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively plan, track and advance land-related activities across multiple projects.
• Ability and willingness to learn, understand and apply standard commercial contract language.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to resolve issues constructively and work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to seek clarification, escape issues and support informed decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity.

Job Requirements

• Ability to occasionally work outside regular business hours, as required by specific project timelines.