POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Team Lead, Land Affairs, the Senior Landowner Liaison is responsible for securing land access to support Trans-Northern's maintenance, operations and project activities. The role leads complex negotiations with landowners, obtains required permits and access agreements, and resolves land-related claims while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The position also collaborates with internal teams and provides guidance to team members on lower-complexity negotiations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Negotiate Workspace and Access Agreements to permit maintenance, operations, and project execution.
- Obtain Road Occupancy Permits and Third-Party Crossing Agreements from Municipal and Industry Stakeholders.
- Apply strategic negotiation approaches to address complex or unique situations related to temporary land access.
- Prepare and submit applications for access requirements with relevant governmental and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate site readiness activities, including site screening, brush clearing, and other requirements to support construction and operational work.
- Ensure land-related conditions and commitments are clearly communicated and documented to mitigate potential impacts on private and public lands.
- Assess and negotiate settlements for claims related to crop loss, damages, or other impacts associated with operations and project activities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for mid-level to complex landowner negotiations supporting operations and project work.
- Provide guidance and support to team members on lower-complexity negotiations and land-related matters.
- Engage proactively with landowners and stakeholders, responding to inquiries related to pipeline operations in a timely and consistent manner.
- Support engagement with indigenous communities and representatives to provide land access coordination, sharing timely project information, tracking commitments and indigenous interests aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate communication records and logs for stakeholder interactions and notifications.
- Collaborate with multiple internal business units to provide land-related support while balancing competing priorities.
- Support risk mitigation efforts and the resolution of new and legacy land issues while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and adherence to company policies and
QUALIFICATIONS:Must-haves (minimum requirements):
- Bilingual (proficiency in French and English)
- Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in the related field
- Valid Driver's License
- Understanding of legal issues related to land acquisition and easements for pipeline operations
- Ability to interpret legal plans, land title documents, easement documents and technical drawings
- Proven conflict resolution, planning, problem solving, decision making and negotiating skills
- Good understanding of agricultural practices
- Strong Listening Skills
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
Preference for:
- IRWA SR/WA designation
- Ability to apply laws and regulations including Canadian Energy Regulator Act and Damage Prevention Regulations in relation to pipeline operations and projects
- Ability to understand and recommend legal contract clauses for management execution
- Expertise in influencing and negotiating in sensitive situations
WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:- This position is based out of the Lancaster Office (Ottawa, ON).
- Required to work in-office and occasionally in the field Monday to Friday, eligible for overtime.
- Company vehicle may be provided.
- Collaborating with exceptional teammates to make a positive impact.
- Practice in industry-competitive pay programs that support our pay-for-performance philosophy, including base salary and an annual bonus for eligible roles.
- Comprehensive company-paid benefits package.
- Rewarding Defined Benefit pension and Savings Plan with a matching component.
- Comprehensive time-off policy offering a generous allocation of vacation days, as well as additional company-designated and flexible days off.
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