Land Manager

Role: Project Management Specialist (Encroachment Project Negotiator) - Land Management Length: 24 Month Contract Rate: Up to $85/hour (T4), Up to $102/hour (INC) Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid) Role Description: • Serve as the main point of contact for the Encroachments Project by engaging with landowners and other third-party stakeholders to document encroachments on the pipeline right-of-way (ROW) and coordinate mitigation where necessary. Primary Responsibilities: • Serve as the main point of contact to facilitate encroachment discussions between the project team and landowners and/or other third-party stakeholders responsible for encroachments on the pipeline right-of-way (ROW). • Conduct in-person visits to encroachment sites to negotiate mitigation options with landowners and/or other third-party stakeholders, understand their concerns and constraints, and collaborate with the project team and landowners and/or third-party stakeholders to drive towards an optimal resolution. • Contribute to the overall project planning and execution strategy, including site mobilization planning, stakeholder engagement and communication strategies. • Participate in project meetings to report on progress and recommend engagement and mitigation strategies. • Deliver encroachment consents to landowners and/or other third-party stakeholders, verify progress and completion of mitigation measures, and support close-out of encroachment files. • Collaborate with the company's Regional Land Representatives to coordinate landowner/stakeholder notifications and discuss obligations derived from the project. • Coordinate with service providers to support stakeholder engagement, develop scopes of work, manage work plans, and identify opportunities to bundle and combine efforts. • Monitor the work quality of service providers to ensure project expectations are met, aligned with the company's core values and compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements. Oher responsibilities may include the following as needed: • Participate in project meetings to collaborate with other subject matter experts (e.g., Pipeline Technical, Legal, Land, Regulatory) and provide advisory support. • Assist with the project's periodic reporting efforts to management. • Support forecasting of work progress and identify where additional resources may be needed. Minimum Qualifications • Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as real estate, land management, or a related discipline. • Experience in pipeline right-of-way acquisition and negotiation, with knowledge of facility installations including utilities, roads, pipelines, and power lines. • Strong understanding of local land use regulations and the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) Act and regulations regarding pipelines and Damage Prevention. • Working knowledge of technical requirements as they relate to crossings and encroachments. • Solid computer skills and proficiency in SharePoint and the Microsoft Office suite of applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.), along with the ability to learn customized software • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively negotiate with landowners and stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills to develop mutually agreeable solutions. • Attention to detail and the ability to maintain comprehensive records and documentation. • Project management skills to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders. • Knowledge of surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems (GIS) is often preferred.

Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 6/18/2025