Land Representative

Ian Martin Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ian Martin Group is hiring a Land Representative to join our client's Land & Public Awareness team. This role independently manages land access and surface land acquisition files in support of pipeline projects and operations, building strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders, and negotiating land agreements.

Candidates located in Edmonton, Calgary, or Regina are encouraged to apply; requires minimum 5 years in surface land or related areas, strong negotiation and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in surface land/real property/land administration
• Experience coordinating land access and resolving landowner issues
• Independent management of land-related files under deadlines
• Understanding of land processes in regulated environments (pipeline, energy infra)
• Ability to interpret land title and easement documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and land management systems
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• IRWA designation or licensing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage land access and surface land acquisition files from planning through completion
• Negotiate and administer land agreements including rights-of-way and leases
• Build strong relationships with landowners, land users, government agencies and internal teams
• Identify land requirements, land use changes, and mitigate risks
• Negotiate settlements and resolve land-related issues and claims
• Coordinate external land consultants and appraisers as needed
• Provide land-related advice to internal teams and ensure documentation is clear and accessible

Skills

Land administration

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Regulatory understanding

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in land management

IRWA designation

Tools

Land management systems

Database software

Job description

Land Representative

• Pay Rate: $73.70/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 1 Year
• Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a Land Representative on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is a Liquids Pipelines Company operating with more than 4,000 kilometers of crude oil pipelines in North America providing low-risk, liquids transportation and storage business, safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Land Representative to join our clients Land & Public Awareness team. This role will independently manage land access and surface land acquisition files in support of ’s projects, operations maintenance activities and business needs. The successful candidate will build strong landowner and stakeholder relationships, negotiate and administer land agreements, resolve land-related issues and claims, coordinate external land resources, and provide practical land advice to internal teams. This position is open to candidates located in Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; or Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage land access and surface land acquisition files from initial planning through completion, including landowner engagement, identification of required land rights, agreement negotiation, documentation and close-out.
• Negotiate and administer land agreements, including rights-of-way, access agreements, temporary workspaces, surface leases and other land-related agreements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, land users, government agencies, field operations and internal business partners, acting as a primary point of contact on assigned land files.
• Identify land requirements, land use changes, zoning or planning activity, encroachments, stakeholder concerns and emerging risks, and support practical strategies to mitigate or elevate issues appropriately.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve land-related files, including claims, conflicts, contractual obligations, real property rights and damage prevention matters.
• Develop recommendations for land strategies, processes and resolutions for unique or complex land matters.
• Communicate with landowners, land users and stakeholders about project activities, damage prevention, public awareness requirements and land access expectations.
• Ensure land-related conditions, commitments and stakeholder interactions are clearly documented and communicated to support operational execution and reduce impacts to private and public lands.
• Coordinate land-related site readiness activities, including access requirements, site screening, brushing or clearing coordination, and other pre-construction or operational needs.
• Provide land-related advice and support to internal teams, including Operations, Pipeline Maintenance, Environment, Projects, Public Awareness and Regulatory, and coordinate external land consultants, land agents and appraisers as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related surface land, right-of-way, real property, stakeholder engagement or land administration experience.
• Experience coordinating land access, resolving landowner or land user issues, assessing claims, managing conflict situations and developing practical resolution strategies while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• High level of initiative, accountability and self-motivation, with the ability to independently manage land-related files, stakeholder issues, competing priorities, and tight operational or project deadlines with sound judgment and limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of land processes in pipeline, utility, energy infrastructure, municipal or regulatory environments, including land access, easements, surface leases, permits, encroachments and land use planning.
• Ability to interpret legal plans, land title documents, easement documents, agreements and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using databases, records management systems or land management systems to track commitments, files and stakeholder interactions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex matters and recommend clear, workable courses of action.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to establish trust and collaborate successfully with landowners, land users, government agencies, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Valid Alberta Land Agent Licence in good standing
• Experience working with federally or provincially regulated linear infrastructure projects, including CER- or AER-regulated pipelines.
• Education and Certifications
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in land management, business, real estate, agriculture, planning, environmental studies or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eligibility to obtain applicable land agent licensing. IRWA designation or certification, such as RWA, RWP or SR/WA.

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