Manager, Lands, Permitting and Reclamation

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard Construction is seeking a dynamic person who can take the initiative and work independently to fill the role of **Manager, Lands, Permitting and Reclamation** in its Forest & Lands Group. This position is responsible for the following operating areas:
**Lands**:

- Working collaboratively with other disciplines, oversee the planning and design of project site infrastructure to support camp developments, including: access roads, storage ponds, above and below ground utilities, water & wastewater systems, etc.
- Manage land use requests and work with the corporate development team and project stakeholders to determine land access/occupation requirements and obtain permits.
- Work with Valard management to develop land acquisition strategies that support new business pursuits.

**Surface and Subsurface Land Matters**:
Work closely with all Valard Departments to;
- identify and register appropriate easements to ensure future connectivity of all projects.
- acquire easements and related agreements for required infrastructure from impacted landowners.
- assess available subsurface and surface ownership opportunities.
- monitor overall security, allowed use and condition of the asset ahead of development.

**Finance**:

- Work with ROW finance team to forecast capital costs for all land related aspects of projects
- Make recommendations regarding land costs, comparable market values and compensation.
- Provide cost benefit assessments of various infrastructure scenarios.

**Project Development**:

- Prepare cost estimates for internal and external Biosecurity and reclamation.
- Engage and manage third party consultants to support project site planning and execution.
- Provide expertise and collaborate with consultants/ specialists through contracted services.

**Environment**:

- Complete preliminary environmental reviews to identify and address potential environmental constraints to transmission line and substation construction.
- Complete the environmental section of Facilities Applications and respond to Information Requests from the AUC, as required.
- Conduct field inspections to ensure environmental procedures are being followed.
- Work closely with Valard’s Environment team and coordinate with other functional groups to complete required project deliverables.
- Contribute to the development of environmental reclamation and bio-security related standards, procedures, and work processes.
- Develop positive relationships with all regulatory agencies at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal level.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:
This position requires a high degree of interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders including landowners, regulatory agencies and external companies and consultants. Valard promotes a collaborative approach amongst its various disciplines and operating Groups and the successful permitting manager would thrive in such an environment. To succeed in this position the Manager would also require a good understanding of infrastructure projects, approvals & permits and land requirements.

Additional qualifications are:

- Good project management and organizational skills.
- Strong writing, critical thinking, editing, and communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
- Familiarity with the requirements of Environmental construction monitoring, including soil handling and management, erosion and sediment control and reclamation.

Other skills that would be considered an asset are:

- Possession of an Alberta Land Agent License.
- Experience with GIS programs.
- Demonstrated competency in wetland identification and mitigation.
- Knowledge of or experience in, land processes, surface rights and farming practices including the full land process of land acquisition/issue resolution.

**Benefits**

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.