Land Agent

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

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.

As a member of the Canacre Land Services team, the Land Agent will be primarily responsible for negotiating and acquiring agreements for projects. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing communication with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project (including clients, landowners and project managers) and to continuously 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, understand and interpret legal agreements, site plans and large-scale project layouts.
• Interpret and communicate appraisal reports to landowners.
• Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other impacts to landowner property.
• Record detailed records of consultation daily.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Post-secondary education ideally in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real estate are considered an asset.

Experience

• 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

• 5+ yrs experience in land acquisition/real estate, or Right-of-Way.
• 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.

Licenses/Accreditations

• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

This is an hourly as-needed role

Salary range: $50,000-100,000

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.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.

We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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