Surface Land Specialist

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Surface Land Analyst in Edmonton to support Realty Branch in acquiring and developing provincial Crown land, ensuring compliance with land titles regulations and related legislation. The role involves creating and adapting documentation for complex transactions, liaising with senior leaders, and contributing to template development.

The position is permanent, full-time with standard hours; reporting to the Director of Acquisitions, Sales and Development,

Qualifications

• University graduation in Business, Law or in a relevant field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Exercising discretion and deciding on documentation forms for transactions, adapting templates for unique situations.
• Identify issues and propose solutions; implement appropriate resolutions.
• Update leadership on land and documentation changes; revise templates and agreements.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Drive for results

Systems thinking

Agility

Collaboration

Education

University graduation in Business, Law or relevant field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Surface Land Analyst

Job Requisition ID: JR79524

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton AB

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3

Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca .

Reporting to the Director, Acquisitions, Sales and Development the Surface Land Specialist provides specialized and technical documentation services on behalf of the Realty Branch (RB). RB is transaction oriented with an emphasis on legal forms of agreement of varying types and complexities that are ultimately required for the acquisition, sale and development of provincial Crown land, establishment and ongoing operations and maintenance for the Edmonton and Calgary Transportation Utility Corridors (TUC), significant development of lands for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Parsons Creek at Fort McMurray).

The Surface Land Specialist identifies and evaluates technical issues and is expected to make decisions regarding the form of documentation within the parameters of the Province’s land use policies. This also requires a solid understanding of the Alberta Land Titles system and its associated procedures and statutory documentation.

The Surface Land Specialist will also assist Property Agents in due diligence of sales and acquisitions files.

The primary responsibilities for the Surface Land Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Exercising discretion and making decisions as to the form of documentation required for the associated transactions by applying a solid understanding of the requirements to adapt/modify standard templates to accommodate unique situations
• Identifying potential issues and solutions to make recommendations to RB leadership; implement solutions, as appropriate, to affect an appropriate resolution
• Updating RB leadership on changes as it relates to land and other documentation, recommends and implements revisions to the templates and agreements
• Maintaining an up-to-date tracking report of all agreements including those in progress or completed
• Reviewing independent appraisal reports prepared by AACIs to identify potential issues or concerns regarding appraised market values for additional review and/or adjustment by AACI staff appraisers
• Ensuring completeness of template and clause library used in developing real estate agreements for the Province
• Liaising with experts such as senior leadership and Alberta Justice to develop additional, approved templates and clauses for the library

The successful candidate will:

• Strong creativity skills to resolve unique issues and competing interests and objectives in an often-unstructured environment
• Advanced level or organizational, conflict-resolution, communication, creativity, and decision-making skills
• Well developed research skills to ensure templates and clauses are reasonable and conform to best practices
• Highly developed analysis and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues
• Ability to develop and present recommendations to senior leadership then implement the decision
• High level of operational thinking to produce technical verbal and written communications with an ability to translate complex and technical concepts to others

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Creative Problem Solving – Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues
• Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict
• Systems Thinking – Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them
• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required:

• University graduation in Business, Law or in a relevant field
• PLUS Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Senior Right of Way Professional Designation
• Strong background and comprehensive knowledge of real property contracts, and associated legislation and practice
• Application and utilization at a professional level of appraisal theory, negotiation techniques, land titles procedures, survey procedures and applicable legislation including Land Titles Act, Public Lands Act, Municipal Government Act, Expropriation Act, Surveys Act, and the Government Organization Act.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton AB

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service .
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information .
• Professional learning and development .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at [e-mail] .