April 2024

Exciting Career Opportunity in Ontario!

Scott Land & Lease (Scott Land) has an immediate opening for a Land Administrator/Planner in Ontario.

We are looking for:

Someone who knows all facets of Surface Land administration and permitting in Ontario. A passionate, organized person, who loves what they do, is amazing to work with, eager to learn new things and brings a positive, can-do attitude to work each day!

Skills required for success in this role:

• Successful track record working on demanding projects.
• Strong technical land skills.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Great personality and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to effectively multi-task.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and highly organized.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend public policies for project development.

What you will do:

• Manage the production, procurement and organization of all third-party/crossing approvals for clients.
• Project manage a dynamic portfolio of interesting surface projects, mostly in renewables and ROW.
• Prepare documents for the acquisition of lands, rights-of-way, damage settlements, rental reviews, pipelines, utility rights-of-way, lease amendments, third-party agreements, etc.
• Prepare supporting land documents such as third-party line lists, surface acquisition reports, landowner line lists, public consultation reports and notifications.
• Prepare final packages and auditing.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders such as clients, landowners, regulatory officials, government agencies, and project managers.
• Prepare and update status reports ensuring accuracy and effective communication of project progress internally and with clients.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget with an acute attention to detail.
• Ensure project requirements, deadlines and schedules are on track.
• Exceed internal and client expectations.

Skills required for success in this role:

• Previous land experience in Ontario, including large projects, preferably with a broker.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline driven service environment.
• Detail and accuracy oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e., ability to communicate effectively with internal team members and externally with clients).
• Excellent organizational skills to set and drive established goals while focusing on accuracy.
• Positive, friendly, service-oriented approach to duties.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Exceptional reporting and management skills.
• Knowledge of the Ontario land system, including GeoWarehouse.

Your experience includes:

• 3+ years of Surface Land experience in Ontario.
• Previous project coordination and leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of surface land procedures, relevant land legislation and regulations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products with strong Excel skills.
• Experience in a billable time environment like with a land broker is preferred.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress.

What we offer:

• Work from Home.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to learn and work with a team of respected professionals and great clients.
• Opportunity to make a difference on our client’s projects.
• A variety of new and interesting projects to work and develop your professional skills.
• Lots of exciting challenges.
• Directly impact Ontario’s growth in renewables and other surface-related projects.

It’s easy to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter in strict confidence to: careers@scottland.ca. We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.