Land Manager
16 hours ago
Ontario, Canada
Boralex
Full-time
$80,000 - $120,000 Contract
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Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow and make a difference for our planet and future generations.
Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years. The Group, composed of more than 800 employees, operatesrenewable assets with an installed capacity of over 3 GW and is developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with landowners; serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and concerns as needed through all project phases (development, construction and operation).
• Develop and implement project-specific land acquisition strategies, including compensation structures, negotiation plans, critical-path priorities, schedules, and escalation protocols.
• Assist with landowner outreach, including drafting correspondence and managing communications.
• Conduct property and contact research, obtain property records, and support title work, including document preparation, curative items tracking and execution.
• Maintain accurate records of land acquisition activities and issue tracking within internal systems.
• Work closely with internal legal counsel, external legal counsel and third parties to prepare/review legal documentation.
• Identify, assess, document, and communicate land-related risks that may affect project feasibility, permitting, financing, construction, or operations, and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Work closely with title insurance company, legal team and third parties to review title commitments and prepare/obtain any necessary title curative documentation.
• Liaise with surveyor to prepare project survey. Review survey in conjunction with development and engineering/construction team to ensure no land-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal Boralex teams to ensure any payments due under land agreements are made by the respective due date.
• Facilitate site plan preparation/review/modification.
• Calculate landowner payments as they may relate to installed infrastructure, acreage use, crop damage, etc.
• Notify landowners of any work or studies that may be undertaken on their property.
• Represent Boralex at stakeholder events such as landowner dinners, open houses, municipal meetings and community engagement sessions.
• Resolve challenging and conflicting situations with landowners in a timely manner.
• Prepare matrix for construction team of any rights/agreement deviations to ensure any and all agreement commitments are adhered to.
• Communicate and plan regularly with the project development, construction and operational teams to determine timelines for deliverables and support required.
• Work closely with the Real Estate team to establish best practices and identify any efficiencies, including improvements to agreement templates, tracking systems, procedures and negotiation guidelines.
• Additional administrative or project support tasks as required. Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience in renewable energy real estate or a related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Ontario real estate practices, land registration, title review, surveys, mortgages, easements, agricultural land use, municipal planning, and property due diligence.
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects through financing, construction, and operations is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of real estate processes for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects—from initial landowner outreach through project operation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong document management skills.
• Must be able to read and analyze heavily worded legal documentation.
• Ability to interpret and communicate key terms in real estate agreements, including Options to Lease, Easements, and Purchase Agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the company in external settings when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with landowners while balancing professionalism, persuasion, and problem-solving.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Teams, Google Earth, ArcGIS or comparable GIS and web-mapping platforms, including the ability to review parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, transmission infrastructure, environment and planning constraints, and preliminary project layouts.
• Experience using Ontario property research and land registry resources, municipal GIS systems, parcel mapping, and planning documents is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently to project sites (approximately 50% of the time).
• Ability to travel between the U.
S. and Canada on an occasional basis.
Your profile
doesn’t perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference If you think you can contribute to our growth, don't hesitate to try your luck and apply. To be fully fulfilled in your daily life: By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible
working hours
and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs. Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world: By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance, aligned with its business objectives. We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvementis essential, with ambitious and measurable goals, and this culture is fostered by autonomy, the right to make mistakes, and employee empowerment. Transparency, inclusion, and kindness are essential elements in creating a rewarding work environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. This is why we raise awareness among all our teams on these issues and offer support networks, best practices, and educational content. We value the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and expressions among our colleagues, partners, and communities. Feel free to join us, regardless of your age, origin, gender, potential disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We put our energy where it matters.
• Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in the energy transition.
• Add your talent to an agile work team.
• Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
• Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice. Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
• Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with landowners; serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and concerns as needed through all project phases (development, construction and operation).
• Develop and implement project-specific land acquisition strategies, including compensation structures, negotiation plans, critical-path priorities, schedules, and escalation protocols.
• Assist with landowner outreach, including drafting correspondence and managing communications.
• Conduct property and contact research, obtain property records, and support title work, including document preparation, curative items tracking and execution.
• Maintain accurate records of land acquisition activities and issue tracking within internal systems.
• Work closely with internal legal counsel, external legal counsel and third parties to prepare/review legal documentation.
• Identify, assess, document, and communicate land-related risks that may affect project feasibility, permitting, financing, construction, or operations, and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Work closely with title insurance company, legal team and third parties to review title commitments and prepare/obtain any necessary title curative documentation.
• Liaise with surveyor to prepare project survey. Review survey in conjunction with development and engineering/construction team to ensure no land-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal Boralex teams to ensure any payments due under land agreements are made by the respective due date.
• Facilitate site plan preparation/review/modification.
• Calculate landowner payments as they may relate to installed infrastructure, acreage use, crop damage, etc.
• Notify landowners of any work or studies that may be undertaken on their property.
• Represent Boralex at stakeholder events such as landowner dinners, open houses, municipal meetings and community engagement sessions.
• Resolve challenging and conflicting situations with landowners in a timely manner.
• Prepare matrix for construction team of any rights/agreement deviations to ensure any and all agreement commitments are adhered to.
• Communicate and plan regularly with the project development, construction and operational teams to determine timelines for deliverables and support required.
• Work closely with the Real Estate team to establish best practices and identify any efficiencies, including improvements to agreement templates, tracking systems, procedures and negotiation guidelines.
• Additional administrative or project support tasks as required. Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience in renewable energy real estate or a related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Ontario real estate practices, land registration, title review, surveys, mortgages, easements, agricultural land use, municipal planning, and property due diligence.
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects through financing, construction, and operations is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of real estate processes for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects—from initial landowner outreach through project operation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with strong document management skills.
• Must be able to read and analyze heavily worded legal documentation.
• Ability to interpret and communicate key terms in real estate agreements, including Options to Lease, Easements, and Purchase Agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the company in external settings when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with landowners while balancing professionalism, persuasion, and problem-solving.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Teams, Google Earth, ArcGIS or comparable GIS and web-mapping platforms, including the ability to review parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, transmission infrastructure, environment and planning constraints, and preliminary project layouts.
• Experience using Ontario property research and land registry resources, municipal GIS systems, parcel mapping, and planning documents is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently to project sites (approximately 50% of the time).
• Ability to travel between the U.
S. and Canada on an occasional basis.
Your profile
doesn’t perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference If you think you can contribute to our growth, don't hesitate to try your luck and apply. To be fully fulfilled in your daily life: By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible
working hours
and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs. Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world: By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance, aligned with its business objectives. We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvementis essential, with ambitious and measurable goals, and this culture is fostered by autonomy, the right to make mistakes, and employee empowerment. Transparency, inclusion, and kindness are essential elements in creating a rewarding work environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. This is why we raise awareness among all our teams on these issues and offer support networks, best practices, and educational content. We value the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and expressions among our colleagues, partners, and communities. Feel free to join us, regardless of your age, origin, gender, potential disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We put our energy where it matters.
• Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in the energy transition.
• Add your talent to an agile work team.
• Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
• Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice. Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
• Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.