Mineral Land & Contract Analyst

CNOOC International; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 100.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentoring program

On-demand e-Learning courses

Formal training opportunities

Background checks

Descripción de la vacante

CNOOC International in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Mineral Land & Contract Analyst to manage a diverse portfolio of land and commercial agreements. The role emphasizes contracts, tenure, and due diligence across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, with exposure to oil sands assets.

The candidate will lead contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize asset value and portfolio performance.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Land Administration, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in land, mineral, contract, or commercial administration in Canadian upstream oil and gas.
• Experience interpreting and administering leases, royalty and joint venture agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and British Columbia land tenure regulations.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, and asset portfolio management.
• Solid understanding of contract law, ownership structures, and industry agreements.
• LEMAC membership is an asset.
• Experience with oil sands assets and surface land administration is an asset.
• Proficiency with industry land and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Administer and maintain a portfolio of mineral, Crown, freehold, royalty, JV, and land agreements.
• Review contracts to identify obligations, risks, and business impacts.
• Monitor rentals, royalties, notices, and reporting to ensure compliance.
• Maintain land and contract records in applicable systems.
• Prepare and process contract documentation and related correspondence.
• Support land, JV, commercial, and business development activities through analysis and due diligence.
• Coordinate land and contract activities for acquisitions, divestitures, and transactions.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities to protect asset value.
• Conduct title, ownership, and tenure reviews for decision-making.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance and process improvements; mentor team members.

Conocimientos

Land administration

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Educación

Post-secondary education in Land Administration or related discipline

Herramientas

Land management systems

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainableenergy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per month and flexible work hours.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Mineral Land & Contract Analyst to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in managing and optimizing the company's Canadian upstream oil and gas portfolio. This exciting opportunity offers exposure to a diverse range of mineral, land, joint venture, and commercial agreements, requiring expertise in contract administration, mineral tenure, and land systems across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Your Background

• Post-secondary education in Land Administration, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in land, mineral, contract, or commercial administration within the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry.


• Extensive experience interpreting and administering freehold and Crown mineral leases, royalty agreements, joint venture agreements, and other upstream oil and gas contracts.


• Strong knowledge of Canadian land tenure systems and regulations, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia.


• Proven experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence activities, and asset portfolio management.


• Solid understanding of contract law principles, ownership structures, and industry agreements.


• Membership in the Land and Energy Management Association of Canada (LEMAC) is considered an asset.


• Experience with oil sands assets, surface land administration, and related regulatory processes is considered an asset.


• Proficiency with industry land and contract management systems.


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, build effective stakeholder relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Commitment to compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Your Role with Our Team

• Administer and maintain a diverse portfolio of mineral, Crown, freehold, royalty, joint venture, and other land and commercial agreements.


• Review and interpret complex contracts to identify obligations, rights, risks, opportunities, and key business impacts.


• Monitor contractual commitments, critical dates, rentals, royalties, notices, continuations, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance.


• Maintain accurate land and contract records within applicable systems and databases.


• Prepare, review, and process contract documentation, including notices, elections, assignments, transfers, amendments, consents, and related correspondence.


• Support land, joint venture, commercial, and business development activities through contract analysis, land analysis, due diligence, and strategic reviews.


• Coordinate land and contract administration activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, asset exchanges, and other corporate transactions.


• Identify and communicate contractual risks, compliance issues, and opportunities to preserve or enhance asset value.


• Conduct title, ownership, tenure, and contract reviews to support operational and strategic decision-making.


• Contribute to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of land administration processes, procedures, and best practices.


• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise to team members and support special projects as required.

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include: