Senior Surface Landman

Paramount Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Paramount Resources Ltd. in Calgary seeks a Senior Surface Landman to act as field representative, primary contact for Surface Land matters across Central Alberta. You will engage stakeholders, manage regulatory compliance, and support construction, drilling, completions and operations.

The role requires 10+ years of Surface Land experience, an Active Land Agent License, and travel within Central Alberta. You will work with the Surface Land team and report to the Manager of Surface Land.

Qualifications

• Active Land Agent License is required.
• 10+ years of Surface Land experience with freehold and operations.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Surface Land operations and rental review processes.
• Knowledge of AER directives and regulatory compliance best practices.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within Central Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities pertain to construction, drilling, completions, and operational project phases.
• Lead proactive stakeholder engagement with landowners, residents, government and regulators.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships; manage inquiries with solutions.
• Conduct field visits to monitor issues and support operational success.
• Support acquisition for waterline projects and lead related negotiations.
• Provide vacation coverage for Surface Land Lead, Central Area.

Skills

Active Land Agent License

10+ years experience

Freehold experience

Stakeholder relations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Construction & field ops

AER knowledge

Driver's license & travel

BC experience

Job description

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:

Responsibilities pertain to construction, drilling, completions, and operational project phases.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Lead proactive communication with local stakeholders, including, landowners, residents, municipal government, synergy groups, community organizations, third-party operators, industry partners, and regulatory agencies.

• 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.

About Paramount

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.

Company Location

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

Community Statement

Be part of the energy – join Paramount today!

Recruitment Process Note

As a results-driven employer, Paramount is committed to building a dedicated and qualified workforce.

Closing Date

September 22nd, 2026.

Current Statement

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