Job Description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility\xe2\x80\x94including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.Ovintiv\xe2\x80\x99s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.Join our team as we make modern life possible.Posting Close Date: 06/25/2024Ovintiv is seeking an experienced Surface Land Agent/Negotiator to support the Canadian Operating Area. This position will be responsible for the effective execution of project acquisition through all phases from kick off tofinal reclamation. The successful candidate should exhibit action-oriented behavior with strong analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. This is a field-based role in either Dawson Creek, BC or Grande Prairie, AB.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all aspects of project acquisition, including negotiations, of all surface rights necessary to support upstream and downstream development in the Canadian Operating Area from project kick off to final reclamation.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships with landowners, regulatory bodies, stakeholders, key decision makers in governmental agencies, local organizations, Indigenous communities, and community groups.
• Prepare and conduct landowner notifications to ensure transparent and timely communication.
• Engage cross-functional teams to support operations and ensure project success.
• Analyze and mitigate risk to ensure capital and operations execution.
• Ensure Ovintiv is visible in the communities in which we operate by attending landowner synergy and industry meetings, information sessions, Indigenous cultural events, and meetings with Municipalities and government representatives across the Canadian Operating Area.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of surface land acquisition experience, in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record of successful land negotiations and project management.
• Strong knowledge of land management principles, practices, and applicable regulations in Canada, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia.
• Exhibited engagement skills in stakeholder interactions, ensuring clear communication and timely document management.
• Creative and proactive problem solver with strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of administrative duties required to complete acquisitions considered an asset.
• Self-starter with the ability to excel with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and time sensitive requests while assessing and communicating risk associated with program deliverables.
• Valid Alberta Land Agent License preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License with flexibility to travel for meetings and events.
• Active member of CALEP and/or IRWA associations considered an asset.
• This position requires

50% of time in the field and requires flexibility to accommodate stakeholder schedules.In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv\'s reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role.Salary Hiring Range: $90,000 - $118,000 CADCompensation may vary and will be determined by the geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click to learn more.At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.US external applicants: If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a hair follicle drug test and a background check.Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

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