Job Description

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Always there. Anywhere. That\'s us! A team committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care for our communities and each other, and we are committed to showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage diversity, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it\'s hard.

Join the team that is leading the energy transition globally. We are looking for a top-tier professional with an ambitious spirit coupled with strong business sense and a customer service approach.

Our business portfolio is integrated by our divisions in Renewable Generation, Clean Fuels, and Energy Storage. From owning and operating Solar, Wind, and Hydro Power plants, Natural Gas liquids storage facilities to our Hydrogen innovation Hub, we apply our expertise in key markets, including North America, Latin America, and Australia, where our dedication is reflected in our efforts to efficiently and dependably reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and champion the safety, inclusivity and equity of our people, communities and customers.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Land Strategy and Planning, the Land Negotiator is responsible for managing ATCO Next Energy\'s mineral portfolio. The successful candidate will optimize value across existing holdings, facilitate growth projects and partnerships, and assimilate acquisitions. Moreover, they will identify revenue growth opportunities and provide support to the Land, Commercial, and Business Development teams.

We\'re looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity, and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

What You Get to Do:

• Maintain overall accountability for ATCO Next Energy\'s land base and mineral land obligations.
• Provide strategic recommendations on land holdings, monitor competitor activity, and identify beneficial business opportunities.
• Identify, analyze, and manage acquisition opportunities.
• Monitor mineral expiries proactively and optimize land holdings prior to expiry.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, lease renewals, cancellations, and reclamation responsibilities.
• Coordinate all aspects of mineral rights acquisition and disposition, including land package preparation and third-party land agency management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, commercial operations, and Business Development.
• Negotiate contracts and prepare agreements.
• Review existing files and agreements to determine ATCO Next Energy\'s obligations and provide recommendations on option lease agreements (surface and mineral).
• Optimize and monetize core and non-core assets.
• Oversee all land and mineral agreement billing/invoicing and liaise directly with the accounting department.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Land Strategy and Planning, to establish annual budgets and provide recommendations on ATCO Next Energy\'s land base.
• Manage land and mineral portfolio & administer a strategic lease portfolio.
• Identify, engage with BD/Commercial teams, and pursue additional service offerings associated with existing assets.
• Resolve complex land rights issues.
• Interpret company land rights, policies, and procedures when responding to internal and external requests.
• Serve as a source of competitive insight and market intelligence around existing assets.
• Evaluate and identify third-party land uses that impact or create opportunities for ATCO business and communicate with the broader team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third parties, landowners, partners, regulators, and industry groups.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement commercial land agreements to support business opportunities.
• Ensure all contracts, mineral, and surface leases are accurately recorded and documented in the land database system, CS Land.

Who You Are:

• 7-10 years of proven experience in land negotiation, preferably within the energy sector, renewables, and clean energy.
• A degree or diploma in Land, Business, Law, Geography, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A 2-year Land Agent diploma or Land Agent certificate from a recognized college or institute would be an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in contract management and land/mineral rights acquisition. (surface land knowledge is considered an asset)
• Experience in identifying and analyzing acquisition opportunities.
• Familiarity with AER (Alberta Energy Regulator) and AUC (Alberta Utilities Commission) regulations and tenure legislation.
• Proficiency in land database systems like CS Land or equivalent software.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence.
• Competitive compensation and Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

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

ATCO Energy Infrastructure is part of ATCO Ltd. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members\' unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn\'t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life\'s essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you eager to come into work every day.

About Us: We\'re looking for someone who can elevate customer relationships from the humdrum and transactional to something more meaningful and long-lasting. We\'re pretty passionate about creating impactful customer relationships, and if you\'re the right candidate, it\'ll be ranked pretty high on your list, too. We seek people who care about their work and strive for more each and every day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

About the Team: Always there. Anywhere. That\'s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it\'s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

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