Contract: Land Analyst / Calgary

The client, an Oil & Gas Midstream company, is looking for a Land Analyst in Calgary on a 1 year contract, subject to renewals. The role will be working Monday-Friday in the office and the individual needs to be local or have their own accommodations.


Land Analyst (Contract Position)

Location: Calgary, AB
Role Name: Land Analyst
Employment Type: Contract Position (1-year term, subject to renewals)

General Information:

This contract position is based in Calgary in the Land Projects group within the Land, Environment & Indigenous Relations department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for various land administration duties on crown and freehold land within British Columbia, for the project. 

The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Land Projects & Pipe Integrity, and will ensure that documentation is produced accurately and in a timely manner according to project schedules, applicable corporate policies, and legal and regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Day to-day planning and execution of Project land scope, in alignment with Project goals
• Identifying land requirements and potential risks on the Project, acquisitions, or business, while mitigating or escalating risk appropriately
• Maintain current, accurate and appropriate lines of communication with all stakeholders, including internal and external audiences
• Coordinate work activities with Land Analyst and Land Representative team, and land service providers
• Support acquisition of surface land rights relating to the Project.
• Prepare and review acquisition documents and third-party requests/agreements to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation, and company policies and practices
• Prepare, issue, track, and input documents for the Project, including land system updating
• Ensure all payments are made in keeping with contractual obligations.
• Track landowner commitments and delegate as appropriate within prescribed systems

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of surface land acquisition (Crown and freehold) and land registry practices in British Columbia
• Understanding of industry construction & operations practices
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements as they relate to the administration of surface land rights
• Excellent analytical and interpretive skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills using sound judgement and an aptitude for research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to participate effectively in a dynamic project environment
• Pleasant and professional manner with a strong customer service focus
• Keen interest in delivering results in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Surface Land, particularly on capital pipeline and facility projects
• Land Administration qualification, such as the Petroleum Land Administration Certificate
• Post-secondary university education considered an asset
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with land systems