Surface Landman — Community & Land Rights Specialist

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

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.