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The Projects Land Representative is a project-focused land professional responsible for leading and coordinating landowner engagement, land acquisition, and land access activities for pipe integrity and other operations and maintenance projects. This role operates as a central land subject matter expert within project teams and is accountable, in collaboration with the Land Analyst team, for ensuring land activities are executed in alignment with company procedures and all applicable regulatory, legislative, contractual, and financial requirements. The position works closely with internal stakeholders (incl. Legal, Projects, Environment and Regulatory, Construction, and Indigenous Relations), as well as external stakeholders such as landowners, industry representatives, and regulatory bodies, to deliver land acquisition/access and public awareness/consent programs, and to resolve escalated land related issues.
Job Responsibility
Lead and coordinate landowner engagement, land acquisition, and land access activities for pipe integrity and other operations and maintenance projects
Operate as a central land subject matter expert within project teams
Ensure land activities are executed in alignment with company procedures and all applicable regulatory, legislative, contractual, and financial requirements
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to deliver land acquisition/access and public awareness/consent programs, and to resolve escalated land related issues
Plan, coordinate, and execute landowner engagement and land acquisition/access activities in alignment with project and business unit objectives
Identify land requirements, constraints, and risks associated with projects, acquisitions, and business development opportunities
Act as the primary land point of contact within multi-disciplinary project teams
Prepare and manage land cost estimates, forecasts, purchase orders, and cost accountability processes
Provide direction, oversight, and performance management for third-party consultants
Establish and enforce quality standards and protocols for external service providers
Develop land strategies, recommendations, and execution plans
Lead or support the resolution of complex land issues
Maintain clear, accurate, and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to the continuous improvement of land processes, practices, and the integration of land into project execution models
Act as a knowledge resource and mentor within the broader land and project community
Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team based project environment
Demonstrated ability to apply federal and provincial land related legislation and regulatory requirements in a project context
Proven analytical, problem solving, and sound judgment capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Strong customer service mindset with a focus on timely, high quality delivery
Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and project management skills
Advanced written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
Proven negotiation experience, including the ability to lead complex land negotiations
In depth knowledge of land practices and execution within the Canadian pipeline and energy sectors
Working knowledge of regulatory regimes including the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), and BC Energy Regulator (BCER)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
experience with programs such as MS Copilot and Pandell database are considered assets
Working experience in the Pandell land database is considered an asset
University degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible land experience within the energy or infrastructure sector
Experience leading land scope on projects (owner/operator or in-house roles strongly preferred)
Valid driver's license required
Nice to have
Experience with programs such as MS Copilot and Pandell database are considered assets
Working experience in the Pandell land database is considered an asset
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset
Experience leading land scope on projects (owner/operator or in-house roles strongly preferred)