October 2024

Scott Land & Lease has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Surface Land Administrator in Alberta. This is an excellent chance to join one of Alberta’s most experienced Surface Land Teams, working on large-scale projects with stable, long-term clients! We are flexible on WFH/Hybrid or work from our downtown office.

We are looking for:

Someone who knows all facets of Surface Land administration in Alberta, both freehold and Crown. 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 new things quickly
• Engaging personality and interpersonal skills
• An ability to effectively multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and highly organized
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of OneStop
• AB Freehold Surface experience
• Oilsands and thermal experience considered an asset

What you will do: 

• 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, make Crown applications on OneStop 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
• Identifying land requirements and potential risks on projects, while mitigating or escalating risks appropriately
• Ensure project requirements, deadlines and schedules are on track
• Exceed client expectations

Skills required for success in this role:

• Previous land experience in Alberta, preferably with a land 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: 

• 2+ years of Surface Land experience in Alberta
• Working knowledge of surface land procedures, relevant land legislation and regulations
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products with strong Excel skills, and ability to integrate new software into daily workflows
• Experience in a billable time environment — land broker experience is preferred
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress

What we offer: 

• Opportunity to work with one of the most stable and respected land companies in the industry
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including profit share
• Opportunity to learn and work with the industry’s top land professionals on one of Alberta’s top surface teams
• Opportunity to make a difference on projects for a wide range of clients in multiple industries
• A variety of new and interesting projects
• An opportunity to enhance 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.