Lead, Land Analyst

LandSolutions Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in land solutions is seeking a Major Projects Land and Permitting Team Leader in Calgary. This role involves providing leadership to a team of analysts, managing land acquisition projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pipeline land administration and strong leadership skills, along with a commitment to stakeholder engagement and project success.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of pipeline experience in land acquisition or related disciplines.
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of surface land rights and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Major Projects Land and Permitting team and manage project goals.
• Oversee land records transition and compliance audits.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Decision-Making

Stakeholder Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Surface Land Administration, Business, Paralegal Studies

Tools

Office 365

SPIN2

ETS

LTSA

AMS

GIS

Power BI

Job description

• Provide leadership and direction to the Major Projects Land and Permitting team.
• Manage a team of Land Analysts and Business Analysts to complete project and department related goals and objectives.
• Direct and provide oversight to land team and contract land service providers (brokers), ensuring deliverables are met
• Oversee the closeout and transition of land records and obligations from major projects into operational systems and practices.
• Develop and implement standardized processes, tools, and templates to support scalable land practices across major projects and integration into the base business.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, clients, landowners, legal counsel, Crown agencies, and service providers, ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Monitor and report on land-related commitments, damage settlements, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.
• Oversee the audit and validation of land turnover documentation, ensuring compliance and accurate representation in the land management system.
• Collaborate with project leads on reclamation and remediation activities, providing administrative and strategic support for project delivery.
• Manage team performance, including workload distribution, training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure effective use of internal systems and databases (e.g., Borealis, SharePoint), and contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Represent the Land department in senior-level meetings, contributing to decision-making and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of pipeline experience in land acquisition, land administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Post-secondary education in Surface Land Administration, Business, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of surface land rights (Crown and freehold), regulatory frameworks (CER, AER, AEP, AUC, BC-ER, FCBC), and permitting processes in Alberta and British Columbia.
• Strong understanding of land acquisition documentation, including lease and crossing agreements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and land systems such as SPIN2, ETS, LTSA, AMS, GIS; knowledge of Power BI is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.