- Pay Rate: $47.04/hour, depending on experience
- Contract: Start Date 2026-11-30 End Date 2027-11-30 (1 year)
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
Raise is currently hiring a
Projects Land Representative on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of North America's leading energy infrastructure companies with operations in natural gas, oil and power industries throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Land Representative in this role will be responsible for leading and coordinating landowner engagement, land acquisition, and land access activities across the lifecycle of new and existing Growth Projects. Supporting the
Canada Gas and
Power & Energy Solutions business units, the scope encompasses gas and power facilities, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
This role spans the entire project lifecycle - from initial identification and development through transition into operations, post-construction monitoring land acquisition, and eventual decommissioning/abandonment. Operating within multi-disciplinary project teams, the Land Representative ensures all land activities align with procedures, contractual agreements, and applicable federal and provincial regulatory and financial requirements.
Responsibilities
- Project Land Leadership
- Plan, coordinate, and execute landowner engagement, land acquisition, and land access strategies aligned with project and business unit goals.
- Identify land requirements, constraints, and risks on capital projects, acquisitions, and development programs; proactively mitigate or escalate issues as required.
- Act as the primary land point of contact within multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders (Legal, Projects, Environment & Regulatory, Construction, and Indigenous Relations) and external stakeholders (landowners, industry peers, and regulatory bodies).
- Support and implement the annual integrated public awareness and consent programs.
- Cost, Vendor & Consultant Management
- Prepare and manage land cost estimates, forecasts, purchase orders, and cost accountability processes.
- Direct, advise, and oversee third-party contractors and consultants, including contract land agents, land brokers, consulting foresters, surveyors, and appraisal experts.
- Establish, enforce, and audit quality standards and execution protocols for external service providers.
- Strategy, Risk & Issue Resolution
- Develop risk-informed land strategies, recommendations, and execution plans considering schedule, cost, regulatory standards, and precedent-setting impacts.
- Lead or support the resolution of complex and unique land matters, including claims, damage settlements, arbitrations, negotiations, and legal actions.
- Maintain current, accurate land data within corporate databases and provide clear status reporting to support timely project decisions.
- Process Improvement & Mentorship
- Contribute to enhancing land processes, execution models, and best practice integration.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to the broader land and project community.
Qualifications
- 6 years of midstream/energy sector land management experience.
- Proven experience leading land scope on energy projects (owner/operator experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to apply federal and provincial land legislation. Working knowledge of regimes including the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), BC Energy Regulator (BCER), and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). Knowledge of other provincial regulatory regimes is an asset.
- Proven track record in complex land negotiations, dispute resolution, and managing precedent-setting issues.
- Strong coordination and project management capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills with a customer-service mindset focused on high-quality delivery.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
- Software & Systems:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Working experience with the Pandell land database is a strong asset.
- Experience with tools such as MS Copilot is considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Education and Certifications
- University degree in a related discipline (e.g., Land Management, Business, Environmental Science, Law), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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