Senior Right of Way/Land and Utilities Agent

Tetra Tech; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. As a Senior Right of Way/Land and Utilities Agent, you will play a pivotal role in managing diverse infrastructure projects across Alberta. This position offers the chance to work with a dynamic team of engineers and project managers, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and advanced analytics to create meaningful change. You will be responsible for utility coordination, land acquisitions, and engaging with First Nations communities. If you're passionate about making a real difference while advancing your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Overtime at 1.5 times

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Mentorship with experts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years related experience in Alberta required.
• Must be licenced and in good standing with appropriate registrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects with professionals, including engineers and planners.
• Provide input to proposals, reports, and contract documents.
• Assist project teams in planning, design, and construction work.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Proposal Writing

Technical Document Writing

Education

Licenced Land Agent

Commissioner for Oaths in Alberta

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Senior Right of Way/Land and Utilities Agent to join our very stable and growing Transportation engineering team based in Alberta.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and have demonstrated experience managing a diverse range of projects of varying scope and size for federal, provincial, municipal, developer, and First Nations clients.

The ideal candidate is passionate and enjoys working on a wide variety of Infrastructure projects.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Work alongside a team of Project Managers, Engineers and Designers on projects, from inception through construction for:

• Utility coordination and crossing/proximity agreements
  • 3rd Party Crossing agreements
  • Manage utility relocations
  • Acquire cost estimates for planning
• Land Acquisitions (Private and Crown lands)
  • Access approvals
  • Easements
  • Land purchasing
  • Access removals and relocations
  • Borrow agreements
  • Individual Ownership Plans (IOPs)
• First Nations / Indigenous Consultations / Engagement
  • Community meetings
  • Information packages.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of experienced project managers, engineers and technologists, supported by our geotechnical and environmental specialists, to deliver highway, roadway, and municipal projects, as well lead First Nations and Indigenous consultation.

Responsibilities

• Providing input to proposals, reports, preliminary and detailed designs, cost estimates, specifications, contract documents, tendering, and contract administration.
• Collaborating on projects with other professionals, including Project Managers, Engineers/Designers, Geotechnical Engineers, Environmental Scientists, and Planners.
• Planning projects, developing accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Liaising with team members, clients, consultants, sub-consultants, regulatory and utility agencies, and contractors.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Assisting project teams involved in planning, design and construction work.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to other team members.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Participating in business development activities.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications - External

• Must be licenced and in good standing with the appropriate registrations holding the title as a SR/WA.
• Must be a licensed Land Agent for the Province of Alberta.
• Must be a Commissioner for Oaths in and for Alberta.
• Minimum of 15 years related experience in Alberta.
• Experience working in/on P3/DB Design pursuits will be preferred.
• Proven experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and Provincial Guidelines as well as municipal and First Nations clients.
• Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Experience or aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development, and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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Additional Information

• Organization: 704 EGI