Surface Land Negotiator

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Job Summary

ConocoPhillips Canada is seeking an experienced Land Negotiator to join our dynamic Surface Land and Stakeholder Engagement team. This high-impact role requires the expertise to participate in the operational aspects of the acquisition and documentation of all surface land requirements for Alberta, with a primary focus in the Oil Sands.

This role is based out of our Calgary office on a Monday – Friday schedule and requires occasional flight and automobile ravel to remote locations.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

• Manage the surface land acquisition and engagement work for Surmont
• Ensure compliance on all surface land related activities in Alberta
• Oversee the Alberta Consultation process (ACO) for Alberta applications
• In coordination with the Stakeholder Engagement team, attend community business meetings and events
• Participant in industry committees within associations such as CAPP and Oilsands Alliance
• Employ disciplined project management skills, preparing schedules, managing capital spent, reporting and evaluating risk on a project-by-project basis.
• Manage complex land situations and lead negotiations associated with legacy liabilities throughout the province.
• Serve as Corporate SME for Public Lands act, Water Act mad Surface Rights act.
• Interpret Master Standards and Conditions (MSSC) to ensure timely project approvals.
• Build and foster existing relations with peer companies’ representative to have open communication to benchmark and assess business opportunities.
• Review and approve project designs through the survey approval process.
• Collaborate with internal team members to strengthen work streams, decision matrixes and advance improved business processes.
• Lead with ConocoPhillips key values by taking Ownership, Accountability, and Questioning
• Travel occasionally to remote locations as required, including the Surmont site.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related discipline or a land management related College diploma
• 8-10 continuous years experience in a land acquisition and engagement position
• Permanent Alberta Land Agents License
• Valid Driver’s License
• Membership in good standing with a recognized land association
• Basic knowledge of land operating systems
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time bases without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional designation (PMP)
• Negotiation training
• Proficient with Microsoft suite applications

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre-screening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.

Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.

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ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply By: 

May 19, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.