Land Agent / Utility Coordinator - Lethbridge

<p><b>Overview / Responsibilities </b><br />
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Wood&
39;s Lethbridge Alberta office is searching for a talented <b>Land Agent / Utility Coordinator</b> to support both local and provincial operations. The Alberta team enjoys a range of projects; supporting land management and acquisition for Highways, Civil Infrastructure projects, Utilities, and the Oil &amp; Gas industry. Wood is an industry leader, with experience working on a variety of complex assignments, which allows our team to have rewarding careers in their areas of choice. The successful candidate will enjoy working on a variety of projects, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment.<br />
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<b>Key Responsibilities</b>:<br />
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Land Acquisition:</p>

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<li>Prepare and acquire land agreements, 3rd party requests, notifications and other documents necessary and/or convenient to the acquisition and/or maintenance of fee simple and surface land rights</li>
<li>Communicate with key stakeholders throughout the duration of a project such as clients, landowners, regulatory officials, government agencies and project managers</li>
<li>Provide Land Agent and other general land administration support (research, documentation, filing, etc.)</li>
<li>Prepare and submit crown land applications to Alberta Environment and Parks</li>
<li>Respond to land related field inquires</li>
<li>Prepare and submit caveats, registrations, and transfers of interest and withdrawals to the appropriate provincial land titles office.</li>
<li>Participate in Indigenous Consultation</li>
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Utility Coordination:</p>

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<li>Acquire third party utility crossing agreements</li>
<li>Complete Ground disturbance requirements for land and infrastructure projects</li>
<li>Coordinate utility relocations</li>
<li>Supervise and coordinate hydro vac work</li>
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<b>Skills / Qualifications </b></p>
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<li>Diploma in Land Acquisition or related certification</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years related experience acquiring fee simple and surface land rights.</li>
<li>Possession of a permanent Alberta Land Agent License or qualify to obtain a Land Agent License</li>
<li>Experience with Alberta Environment and Parks EDS program for crown land applications</li>
<li>Currently (or eligible to receive) a Commissioner of Oaths in Alberta</li>
<li>Current SR/WA designation (or eligible to receive) with International Right of Way Association</li>
<li>Ground Disturbance level 2 an asset</li>
<li>Ability to read and understand survey plans and drawings</li>
<li>Excellent field negotiation and problem solving skills</li>
<li>Must have a vehicle and clear driving record</li>
<li>Available to travel, evenings and weekends may be necessary</li>
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<b>Company Overview </b><br />
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Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
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<b>Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br />
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
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