Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 11/06/2026
About this opportunity:Are you a strategic, results-driven negotiator who thrives on complex challenges and finding innovative solutions? As
a Mineral Land Negotiator at Cenovus, you will play a key role in negotiating agreements, managing contractual obligations, and executing area strategies to support our business objectives. Working collaboratively with cross-functional partners and leveraging your industry knowledge and network, you will help drive alignment, resolve complex issues, and identify opportunities that deliver meaningful business results. You will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach while demonstrating Cenovus' mission, vision and values.
What you'll do:- Develop and execute area strategies aligned with business objectives and asset priorities.
- Analyze partner and competitor activity, market trends, and industry developments to inform strategy and provide recommendations to asset teams and management.
- Negotiate and execute a variety of commercial agreements, including swaps, farm-ins, farm-outs, and purchase and sale agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, support business priorities, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Lead and coordinate deal execution from initiation through closing, managing internal stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
- Provide commercial insights, strategic advice, and business support to asset teams to maximize value and support informed decision-making.
- Monitor and evaluate land sale activity, providing market analysis and bid recommendations to support investment decisions.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance in all aspects of the role.
Who you are:Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Post-secondary education in Petroleum Land Management, Commerce, or a related discipline is preferred, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in mineral land negotiations.
- Experience with freehold mineral ownership, title review, and negotiations with mineral lessors.
- Strong technical knowledge of mapping systems, lease administration, contracts, CAPL agreements, and freehold rights.
- Knowledge of Saskatchewan and Oil Sands tenure, including applicable Alberta and Saskatchewan energy regulations, directives, and requirements.
- Registration with the Canadian Association of Land and Energy Professionals (CALEP), or the ability to obtain registration.
- Strong negotiation, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders.
- An established industry network and broader oil and gas experience are considered assets.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 5, 2026.#LI-CA1
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