Land Agent - Land & Row - Jobs in Saint John, New Brunswick

Job Description

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.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 in Ontario. 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 and understand legal agreements, site plans and large-scale project layouts.

Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Bachelor #39;s Degree and/or Post-secondary education ideally in a business-related discipline.

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

• Knowledge of land acquisition or real estate negotiation is considered an asset.
• 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

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required, this is a fully remote position.

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.Powered by JazzHR