Surface Landman

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Learning & development access

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a driven professional to join the Surface Land Team in the Grande Prairie area. The role focuses on land access management, negotiations, and community relations with Indigenous groups and government bodies.

Safety is emphasized, and long-term career growth is offered. You will coordinate land rights for wellsites, pipelines and facilities, oversee contract work, and support public consultation programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct or related experience with relevant post-secondary education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies, programs and activities would be an asset.
• Alberta Land Agent License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage land access for wellsites, pipelines and facilities including negotiations for land dealings and the acquisition of rights for surveying, wellsites, pipelines and facilities.
• Oversee contract formulation and interpretation for land acquisition and maintain necessary files and reports relevant to company owned and leased properties.
• Develop positive working relationships with Indigenous communities near our operations.
• Work with Geophysical Operations on community consultation and government permits.
• Coordinate and manage positive relations with all stakeholders, including managing participant involvement and public consultation programs.
• Provide direction for area Surface Land Administrators on acquisition status and registration.

Skills

Land access coordination

Negotiation skills

Planning & organizing

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for a driven, motivated professional with a strong work ethic to join the Surface Land Team in the Grande Prairie area. This role requires sound judgement and good negotiation skills as you will be responsible for a broad portfolio including surface rights acquisitions and community and government relations and consultation. You will have the exciting opportunity to highlight your communication skills as you represent Canadian Natural at community, industry committee, government and Land and Property Rights Tribunal hearings.

As a highly organized individual, you will find significant potential for career growth and progressive autonomy in this role as you add value to the team while learning and building your Landman skillset.

• Safety sensitive position:Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and manage land access for wellsites, pipelines and facilities including negotiations for land dealings and the acquisition of rights for surveying, wellsites, pipelines and facilities
• Oversee contract formulation and interpretation for land acquisition and maintain necessary files and reports relevant to company owned and leased properties
• Develop positive working relationships with Indigenous communities near our operations
• Work with Geophysical Operations on community consultation and government permits
• Coordinate and manage positive relations with all stakeholders, including managing participant involvement and public consultation programs
• Provide direction for area Surface Land Administrators on acquisition status and registration

What You Bring to the Role:

• Minimum 2 years of direct or related experience with relevant post-secondary education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing strategies, programs and activities would be an asset
• Alberta Land Agent License

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits:

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.