Senior Land Agent, Pacific Link (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office                          

Department: Pacific Link

Reports to: Lead, Land Agent  

Worker Type: Contract

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office     

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Land Agent, Pacific Link. In this position, you will provide land acquisition, right-of-way, and stakeholder engagement expertise in support of the development and delivery of the Pacific Link project. The role is accountable for managing land-related activities required to advance project planning, regulatory approvals, permitting, investigative programs, construction readiness, and project execution while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.

Working closely with Engineering, Regulatory, Environmental, Indigenous Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Legal, Project Management, and external consultants, the Senior Land Agent serves as a key interface with private landowners, Indigenous communities, government agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will support land acquisition strategies, negotiate land rights, coordinate land access requirements, and contribute to the successful development and execution of the Pacific Link Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support land acquisition, land rights, and right-of-way activities required for project development, investigative work programs, environmental studies, permitting activities, and construction execution.
• Negotiate land agreements, easements, licenses, rights-of-entry, temporary workspace agreements, and other land-related arrangements with landowners and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement land acquisition strategies that support project schedules, regulatory requirements, and construction objectives.
• Coordinate landowner engagement activities and maintain positive working relationships with landowners, occupants, municipalities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Support project regulatory applications and permitting processes by providing land ownership information, acquisition status updates, and land-related documentation.
• Prepare, review, and maintain land records, acquisition files, property databases, compensation records, and land status reports.
• Coordinate survey activities, appraisals, title reviews, legal documentation, and contractor support related to land acquisition and right-of-way requirements.
• Collaborate with Indigenous Relations, Regulatory, Environmental, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure land requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution activities.
• Identify and manage land-related risks, issues, constraints, and stakeholder concerns that may impact project scope, schedule, permitting, or construction activities.
• Support compensation negotiations, damage settlements, and resolution of landowner concerns in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with land agreements, permit conditions, commitments, and land management requirements throughout project execution.
• Prepare land acquisition progress reports, stakeholder updates, risk assessments, and management briefings to support project decision-making.

 Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Land Administration, Business Administration, Geography, Environmental Studies, Planning, Real Estate, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
• Alberta Land Agent License is considered an asset.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in land acquisition, right-of-way management, stakeholder engagement, or project development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure, pipeline, utility, transportation, energy, resource, or industrial development projects.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition processes, property rights, right-of-way requirements, compensation principles, and land administration practices.
• Experience negotiating land agreements, easements, licenses, rights-of-entry, access agreements, and other property-related arrangements.
• Knowledge of land title systems, survey processes, appraisal practices, and legal documentation associated with land acquisition activities.
• Experience working with landowners, Indigenous communities, municipalities, government agencies, regulators, legal counsel, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory approval processes, permitting requirements, and stakeholder engagement considerations associated with major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations, resolve disputes, and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder interests simultaneously.
• Professional designations such as SR/WA, AACI, PMP, RPP, or equivalent industry credentials are considered assets.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, development, construction, and operational phases is considered an asset.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required to project sites, landowner meetings, Indigenous community meetings, municipal offices, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Periodic travel throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and other project-related locations may be required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends during key project milestones and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Field visits may involve exposure to rural, remote, industrial, and active construction environments under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in site visits, stakeholder meetings, public engagement events, project workshops, and regulatory consultations.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.