Lands & Right-of-way (Row) Advisor

**This position will work directly at our client's office located in Sherwood Park, AB.**

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

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. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Lands & Right-of-Way (ROW) Advisor will provide support and advisor services to regional pipeline and facility operations personnel. This role is Field/Office based. At least 50% of the time travelling to meet with various partners and visit field locations. Some travel associated with field training, site visit to regional operations offices.

In addition, your role will be to:

- Accountable to provide Lands & ROW support services for the ongoing pipeline operations and maintenance activities within the region.
- Accountable for the investigation of land related concerns (such as damage claims, encroachment/land use monitoring, contamination/reclamation activities, drainage improvements etc.) to resolve and administer compensation settlements resulting from construction and maintenance activities.
- Follows up on lands related concerns by coordinating between landowners and 3rd party Land Consultants as needed.
- Coordinate land activities with various internal and external stakeholder groups such as Operations, Projects, Law, Environment, Public Affairs, and Regulatory.

Qualifications:

- Degree or diploma in land management/administration or related field.
- Fully qualified land professional with a minimum of four years of related right-of-way experience in progressive roles.
- Proficient understanding of the legal issues related to land acquisitions and easements in operating area.
- Ability to interpret applicable legislation, regulations and processes. Equivalencies considered.
- Must be familiar with, and have the ability to interpret legal plans, legal documentation, titles, deeds and engineering drawings.
- Expertise in influencing and negotiating in critical situations.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and proficient in English, both verbal and written. Ability to convey facts and information clearly.
- The ability to work independently.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and a team-oriented attitude.
- A valid class 5 driver’s licence is 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 sick and personal days, and Long-Term Disability. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, discounted Goodlife corporate membership, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

A condition of employment is a current valid criminal background check. We will require consent to submit a criminal background check on your behalf.

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