Municipal Land Advisor

Parkland County; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee Family Assistant Program

Free counselling on-site

Social club

Training and development opportunities

Wellness committee

Job summary

Parkland County in Alberta is hiring a Municipal Land Advisor to manage Crown Dispositions and rights-of-way across county lands. You will serve as a subject matter expert for land-use requests, ensuring resolutions align with regulatory requirements and county standards.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma and several years drafting and managing land agreements, with proficiency in SPIN II, GIS, ETS and EDS. In-person work at Parkland County Centre, AB.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Land Administration, Municipal Planning, Real Estate, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience drafting, interpreting and managing surface land interest agreements.
• Certification in Property Management and Accreditation through IRWA, AASLA or similar assets.
• Highly organized with strong administrative, oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with Municipal Government Act, Land Titles Act, Surface Right Act etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office D365; land software SPIN II, GIS, ETS and EDS.
• Database and legal document retention experience is an asset.
• Proficient in interpretation of Certificates of Title, Survey Plans and registered title encumbrances.

Responsibilities

• Manage Parkland County-held Crown Dispositions and interests in lands and rights-of-way (leases, licenses, encroachments, access, temporary use).
• Act as SME for land use requests and concerns for Parkland County titled lands, road allowances and minerals rights.
• Determine resolutions based on regulatory requirements, County standards and best practices.

Skills

Organization

Administrative skills

Oral communication

Technical writing

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma in Land Administration/Municipal Planning/Real Estate/Business

Tools

SPIN II

GIS

ETS

EDS

Job description

Now Hiring: Municipal Land Advisor

Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Working within the Strategic Growth Department and reporting to the Municipal Land Specialist, the Municipal Land Advisor is responsible for the management of Parkland County-held Crown Dispositions and interests in Parkland County lands and rights-of-way, such as but not limited to Leases, Licenses of Occupation, Encroachments, Access and Temporary Use/Workspace. This position acts as a subject matter expert for land use requests and concerns pertaining to Parkland County titled lands, closed road allowances and minerals rights, and determines and achieves resolution based on regulatory requirements, County standards and industry best practice.

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Land Administration, Municipal Planning, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience drafting, interpreting and managing surface land interest agreements.
• Certification in Property Management and Accreditation through the International Right of Way Association, Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents or similar professional association would be considered assets.
• Highly organized with strong administrative, oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience working under multiple Provincial Statutes and Regulations, including but not limited to the Municipal Government Act, Land Titles Act, Surface Right Act.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office D365 and experience working with land software systems such as SPIN II, GIS, ETS and EDS.
• Database and legal document retention experience would be considered an asset.
• Proficient in the interpretation of Certificates of Title, Survey Plans and registered title encumbrances.

• Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
• A valid class 5 driver's license and current, satisfactory driver's abstract provided upon hire.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:

• A Starting Salary of: $83,100 to $93,500 per year
• Max Salary Potential: $105,200 per year
• Benefits Including: Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental
• Defined Pension through LAPP
• Work/Life Balance: Option to join the Earned Day Off Program
• Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
• Birthday off with pay
• Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at [e-mail].