Surface Land Administrator

  • Ashley Pastor
  • May 24, 2022
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October 2024

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Scott Land & Lease has an immediate opening for a Surface Land Administrator/Project Manager.

We are looking for:

Someone who knows all facets of Surface Land administration and project management in Alberta & Saskatchewan. 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:

  • Track record of success working on demanding projects
  • Strong technical land skills
  • Ability to learn news things quickly
  • Great personality and interpersonal skills
  • An ability to effectively multi-task
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and highly organized
  • Strong computer skills

What you will do: 

  • Project manage a dynamic portfolio of interesting surface projects, mostly in O&G
  • Prepare documents for the acquisition of lands, rights-of-way, damage settlements, rental reviews, well sites, 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 client expectations!

Skills required for success in this role:

  • Previous land experience in Alberta and Saskatchewan, 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 client)
  • 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

Your experience includes: 

  • 3+ years of Surface Land experience in Alberta & Saskatchewan
  • 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 or Hybrid working model
  • 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

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.