Senior Land & Encroachment Advisor

Matrix HR; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy infrastructure is seeking an experienced land and stakeholder professional to manage encroachment matters effectively. This hybrid position involves significant travel and requires strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as extensive experience in land management and regulatory compliance. Candidates will engage with various stakeholders to uphold project integrity and community interests while ensuring compliance with land regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in land negotiation or regulatory compliance.
• Practical knowledge of federal and provincial land regulations.
• Ability to travel to field sites (approximately 50% of the role).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land-related discussions and address stakeholder concerns.
• Travel regularly to assess encroachment scenarios and present solutions.
• Monitor encroachment activities and ensure compliance with agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Detailed Reporting

Education

Education in land management, real estate, environmental studies or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Matrix HR is seeking a highly experienced land and stakeholder professional to support the coordination and resolution of encroachment matters on a major energy infrastructure project. This role requires a strong mix of field-based negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination to address and resolve right-of-way challenges across the project footprint.

Location : Edmonton or Northern Alberta (Hybrid – 50% Travel Required)

Duration : July 1, 2025 – May 31, 2027

Work Structure : Hybrid – alternating between remote work and site-based travel

Core Responsibilities :

• Represent the project team in all land-related discussions with individuals or entities occupying or affecting the pipeline corridor.
• Travel regularly to impacted locations to assess encroachment scenarios, present mitigation proposals, and work collaboratively with affected parties.
• Address concerns raised by stakeholders, provide balanced guidance, and advocate for solutions that uphold both project integrity and community interests.
• Provide strategic input into project rollout plans, particularly as they relate to stakeholder communications, site readiness, and land coordination.
• Monitor encroachment activities and help ensure proper execution of agreements, physical mitigation steps, and compliance close-out.
• Partner with internal land professionals to ensure notifications and communications are timely, clear, and aligned with project and legal obligations.
• Work closely with contracted service providers — defining expectations, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining consistent quality and regulatory compliance.
• Attend internal planning and reporting sessions to share updates, contribute to risk assessments, and identify resource needs or escalation points.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Education in land management, real estate, environmental studies, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in land negotiation, ROW acquisition, or regulatory compliance related to pipeline or infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of federal and provincial land regulations, including the CER Act and related standards.
• Familiarity with infrastructure constraints and safety requirements tied to crossings, utilities, or unauthorized land use near pipeline assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, and other enterprise tools.
• A valid driver's license and readiness to travel to field sites (approximately 50% of the role).
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a talent for finding common ground in complex or sensitive situations.
• Ability to handle detailed reporting, maintain structured documentation, and manage competing project demands with minimal oversight.
• An understanding of GIS, land mapping, or survey data is considered an asset.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring safe and responsible land use on a high-visibility project. If you're a land professional with the experience, diplomacy, and drive to help resolve complex encroachment issues, we'd love to hear from you.