Senior Surface Landman

Paramount Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive pay

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Paramount Resources Ltd is seeking a Senior Surface Landman to act as primary contact for Surface Land matters in Central Alberta, supporting field operations and regulatory compliance. You will engage communities, manage rental reviews, and lead negotiations while coordinating with field teams and leadership.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in Surface Land, an Active Land Agent License, freehold experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Active Land Agent License and 10+ years surface land experience.
• Experience in freehold areas, stakeholder relations, construction and field operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, risk management and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Surface Land matters and engage stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and settlements related to rental reviews and damage claims.
• Support acquisition requirements for waterline projects.
• Provide frontline support for day‑to‑day Surface Land operations.
• Travel regularly within Central Alberta.

Skills

Surface Land

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Active Land Agent License

10+ years Surface Land experience

Job description

At Paramount Resources Ltd we’re driven by a passion to be the best.

Paramount is dynamic, fast-moving, and not content with the status quo. A combination of focused approach, technical expertise, and financial depth has propelled us into one of the top exploration and production companies in Canada.

While our continued progress can be attributed to many factors, our people are the primary reason for Paramount’s success. Our premium land positions, diversified portfolio, and financial flexibility set the stage for our talented teams to showcase their proven ability to deliver top-tier results.

We’re a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta, and our shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol POU.

About this Opportunity:

Paramount’s Surface Land team is seeking a Senior Surface Landman to serve as a field representative, supporting fast‑paced development across a freehold land base in Central Alberta. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for all Surface Land matters — cultivating trust with local stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance through construction, drilling, completions, and ongoing operations. Reporting to the Manager of Surface Land and working closely with the Area Surface Lead, Negotiator.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a community liaison for the company by promoting respectful stakeholder engagement and maintaining a positive presence within the communities where we operate.
• Provide activity notice to appropriate stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders and communities.
• Manage stakeholder inquiries and concerns with a resolution driven approach, ensuring a prompt and professional response.
• Conduct field visits to monitor stakeholder concerns, assess land related issues, and identify opportunities to support operational success.
• Attend and participate in Paramount Community Open Houses and monthly Synergy Group meetings.
• Support ongoing operations by managing routine stakeholder and operational inquiries, identifying solutions, and escalating issues as required.
• Work closely with field operations teams to address day‑to‑day stakeholder concerns and operational inquiries in a responsive and professional manner.
• Provide frontline support for day‑to‑day operational activities.

Risk Management: Proactively apply a problem‑solving approach to challenges, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to the appropriate internal departments to ensure timely resolution.

Acquisition: Support the planning, routing, and acquisition requirements for waterline projects.

Negotiation: Lead negotiations and settlements related to rental reviews, damage claims, and other Surface Land‑related Agreements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support business needs.
• Provide vacation coverage for Surface Land Lead, Central Area.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Active Land Agent License.
• The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related Surface Land experience.
• Surface Land experience in freehold areas, stakeholder relations, construction, and field operations within the energy industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, combined with strong communication, problem-solving, risk‑management and conflict‑resolution capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple high‑priority tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with construction, drilling, completions, and Surface Land operations.
• Understanding of Surface Land Agreements, rental review process and documents, and damage settlements.
• Strong knowledge of AER directives, applicable legislation, and industry best practices to ensure regulatory compliance and responsible development.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within Central Alberta, as required.
• BC experience an asset.

Benefits Of Joining The Paramount Team

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to showcase your skills within a long-standing Canadian energy company. You’ll gain highly valuable on‑the‑job experience and training while working in an exciting and technically driven environment. Paramount provides competitive compensation as well as comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

September 22nd, 2026.