Surface Land Negotiator

ConocoPhillips•Calgary, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ConocoPhillips Canada is seeking an experienced Land Negotiator to join their Surface Land and Stakeholder Engagement team. This role is crucial for managing the acquisition and documentation of all surface land requirements in Alberta, with a specific focus on the Oil Sands. The position is based in Calgary and involves occasional travel to remote locations. The role requires participation in operational aspects, ensuring compliance with land-related activities, and overseeing consultation processes. The successful candidate will also engage in community meetings, industry committees, and manage complex land situations, including legacy liabilities. A key aspect of this role is serving as a Corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relevant acts such as the Public Lands Act, Water Act, and Surface Rights Act, and interpreting standards to ensure timely project approvals. Building relationships with peer companies and collaborating with internal teams to improve business processes are also important functions.

Requirements

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related discipline or a land management related College diploma
8-10 continuous years experience in a land acquisition and engagement position
Permanent Alberta Land Agents License
Valid Driver’s License
Membership in good standing with a recognized land association
Basic knowledge of land operating systems
Legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time bases without restrictions

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional designation (PMP)
Negotiation training
Proficient with Microsoft suite applications

Responsibilities

Manage the surface land acquisition and engagement work for Surmont
Ensure compliance on all surface land related activities in Alberta
Oversee the Alberta Consultation process (ACO) for Alberta applications
In coordination with the Stakeholder Engagement team, attend community business meetings and events
Participant in industry committees within associations such as CAPP and Oilsands Alliance
Employ disciplined project management skills, preparing schedules, managing capital spent, reporting and evaluating risk on a project-by-project basis
Manage complex land situations and lead negotiations associated with legacy liabilities throughout the province
Serve as Corporate SME for Public Lands act, Water Act mad Surface Rights act
Interpret Master Standards and Conditions (MSSC) to ensure timely project approvals
Build and foster existing relations with peer companies’ representative to have open communication to benchmark and assess business opportunities
Review and approve project designs through the survey approval process
Collaborate with internal team members to strengthen work streams, decision matrixes and advance improved business processes
Lead with ConocoPhillips key values by taking Ownership, Accountability, and Questioning
Travel occasionally to remote locations as required, including the Surmont site