Senior Land Agent - Canada [Remote]

EDF Renewables; Toronto; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Land Agent for Land Acquisition to negotiate and secure land agreements aiding in renewable project development. With responsibilities spanning relationship management to project oversight, the role is integral in fostering sustainable energy transitions. A proven background in land acquisition, particularly for renewable projects and strong negotiation skills are essential for success.

Benefits

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding RRSP/DPSP

Paid time off programs

Learning & career development

Mentorship & buddy programs

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of experience in land leasing/acquisition activities.
• Experience in land acquisition for renewable projects, specifically Wind Projects in Ontario.
• Local Notary license preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landowners to secure land agreements.
• Assist in obtaining necessary documents for project development.
• Work with regional teams to implement land acquisition campaigns.

Skills

Sales

Account acquisition

Account management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Legal principles knowledge

Communication

Bilingual French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Real Estate

JD, LLB, or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

CRM software

Job description

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions Canada provides health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding RRSP/DPSP. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $95,700 - $159,500 annually.The target range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job: The Senior Land Agent - Land Acquisition will be primarily responsible for negotiating and securing land agreements in field-based land acquisition to support project development pipeline goals and support field-based land needs for projects in implementation and operations phase. The Senior Land Agent is also responsible for land acquisition negotiations, assisting in obtaining curative agreements, developing, and maintaining relationships with local officials or stakeholders, conducting update meetings for stakeholders, mentoring other Land Agents, and project reporting at the direction of a Manager, Land Acquisition.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and manage relationships with landowners that will culminate in securing a long-term land agreement for the purpose of using the land for renewable project development.
• Assist in obtaining fully executed documents needed in advanced stages of development including, but not limited to, land leases, land purchases, collection and transmission line easements, access road easements, title curative instruments and crossing agreements, under the guidance and supervision of the Manager, Land Acquisition.
• Work with regional teams to implement land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners within prospective sites, initiating contact and meeting with individual landowners to articulate the benefits of company’s value proposition, and negotiating contracts with landowners and/or landowner attorneys for participation in proposed renewable energy projects.
• Under the guidance of Manager, Land Acquisition, conduct Stakeholder meetings, presentations and maintain relationships with Stakeholders throughout the land acquisition and development process.
• Provide data to Manager, Land Acquisition for weekly updates with Region Development staff regarding priority tasks for projects and submit a weekly status report(s) to maintain up-to-date summary of project activities.
• Work within the framework of corporate land acquisition policies under the Manager, Land Acquisition.
• Assist Community Relations teams and regional staff with maintaining existing landowner communications via project update phone calls and letters, quarterly newsletters, and project update meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others: None

Working Conditions: 25% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 75% of time is spent outside of the office visiting landowners’ and/or internal customers’ sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities: Forecasting and reporting on the land acquisition budget for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• RL, RPL, or CPL through American Association of Professional Landmen or a member of Canadian Association of Land and Energy Professionals preferred.
• Local Notary license preferred if applicable, or the ability to obtain one.

Education/Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, JD, LLB, or MBA, in Business, Marketing, or Real Estate or a related field.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in land leasing/acquisition activities.
• Experienced in land acquisition for renewable projects and specifically for Wind Projects in Ontario.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proven sales, account acquisition and account management experience are a must.
• Task and detail-oriented problem solver with exceptional organizational skills.
• Patience and willingness to teach, mentor, and train others in the organization on real estate principles.
• Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, GIS, and CRM software.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Expert contract drafter and negotiator
• Expert-level knowledge of land, legal, and negotiation principles and an ability to deploy effectively.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and proactively as a team player, required.
• French bilingual preferred.

Physical Requirements: Ability to travel 75% or more of work time.