Land Agent

Your Energy Belongs Here!

Location: Edmonton, AB (Downtown)

Division: ATCO Gas & Pipelines

What We Offer:

• Monday – Friday, Hybrid
• 15 days paid vacation.
• 5 additional paid days off
• Pension Plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• Charitable donation matching
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence.

Why Work Here?

Joining ATCO means being part of a community of people who are looking to change the world. It’s meaningful work that can only be achieved by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth and caring – for one another and the communities we serve – is a core value that cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people respectfully, entrust them to be their best and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.

About the Role:

Join ATCO as a Land Agent, where you'll be at the heart of our operations, facilitating customer service applications and securing the land rights essential for constructing and operating Natural Gas facilities. This is your chance to play a key role in energy infrastructure development, directly interacting with landowners, government agencies, and legal representatives to shape the landscape of energy delivery.

What You Get to Do:

• Expertly negotiate rights-of-way and land acquisitions to support the construction and operation of Natural Gas facilities, ensuring ATCO's projects move forward smoothly.
• Develop and apply a deep understanding of ATCO’s Natural Gas systems and the regulations that govern our operations, ensuring all projects comply with company policies and standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, providing crucial input on the routing of rural main extensions and other significant projects.
• Serve as a primary liaison between ATCO and various stakeholders, including landowners, government agencies, and third parties, to facilitate project development.
• Manage and resolve construction-related damage claims, securing agreements that protect both ATCO and the property owners involved.

What You Bring:

• Grade 12 Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• A related post-secondary diploma as determined by the Alberta Land Agents Registrar is required.
• A valid Alberta Land Agent License
• Qualifies as a Commissioner for Oaths.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license,
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and provide top-notch customer service.
• A strategic problem solver, capable of making informed decisions under pressure, with a comprehensive understanding of government regulations and natural gas system construction.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

About Us:

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure.  We’re also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy.

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.