Land Acquisition Specialist

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canacre Full time

This role can be located in various locations across Canada and the United States. We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Our clients include developers, large-scale service providers, and government entities involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure.

As a member of the Canacre Land Services team, the Land Agent will be primarily responsible for negotiating and acquiring agreements for projects in Ontario. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing communication with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project (including clients, landowners, and project managers) and delivering top-quality communication and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and/or engineering/construction personnel.
  • Negotiate various types of land-use agreements with private landowners and special interest groups.
  • Communicate and deliver project information to landowners, special interest groups, and the community as a whole.
  • Represent clients and Canacre in community/stakeholder meetings.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Review and understand legal agreements, site plans, and large-scale project layouts.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and/or Post-secondary education ideally in a business-related discipline.
  • Working experience in land acquisition, real estate, or familiarity with large-scale municipal commercial construction is considered an asset.
  • Professional experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of land acquisition or real estate negotiation is considered an asset.
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation.
  • A committed team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong reporting and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Accreditation, membership, and certifications from the IRWA, REIC, OREA, AIC, NAIOP are considered an asset.

Travel Requirements:

  • Travel will be required.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement, and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.



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