Site Acquisition Specialist

Xplore Inc. is looking for a Network Site Acquisition Specialist /Real Estate Specialist (NRES) to join the Real Estate Team in Canada.
The Network Site Acquisition Specialist / Real Estate Specialist (NRES) will manage the day-to-day activities of the wireless and wireline related activities on behalf of the Network Real Estate team and legal department. The NRES will assist and support on all related projects that requires Real Estate implications. The NRES will be accountable to manage build related projects landowners relationships/negotiations coordinate engineering and establish financial forecast/schedules. This is a hands-on role focused on all Real Estate related activities within Xplore this includes engaging with external vendors.

The NRES may sometimes be required to meet with town council members municipalities or local representatives in efforts to secure locations inside their communities for Xplore network requirements. It will involve easements agreements and lease negotiations. The NRES will develop 3rd party relations to ease our short and long-term network deployment program such as 3rd party tower owners government entities or major real estate holders.

The NRES will be involved in the Xplore collocation programs tower inspection programs decommission programs OPEX savings opportunities activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage Right of Way Agreements Ground lease Agreements colocation Agreements and Easements for the installation of our fixed wireless and wireline infrastructures.
Collaborate with Government agencies land use authorities and various third party entities in order to assess municipal requirements in accordance with acquisition timelines and expectations
Coordinate tower site audits investigation reports and loading analysis with external geotechnical/ civil engineering vendors
Complete public consultation and industry notification documentation to ensure regulatory compliance as required

Conduct municipal risk assessments upon receipt of files based on LUAs procedures and/or protocols
Collaborate and coordinate telecommunication site selection processes for fixed wireless towers and wireline infrastructures (including search ring civil/RF qualification analysis etc.)
Manage site leasing and Real Estate agreements for the installation of macro micro small cell wireless telecommunication and fiber infrastructure at multiple site locations within a specific regional territory.
Prepare and present weekly status reports including budget and forecasts for various ongoing Network Real Estate projects.
Ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic work environment while maintaining Network Real Estate objectives within defined time constraints
Coordinate and monitor external Network Real Estate vendors in order to ensure adherence to scope budget and schedule constraints

The ideal candidate will possess:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Telecommunication Site Acquisition/Real Estate within Canada
Post-secondary education in Land Business Urban Planning Real Estate or a related field
Familiarity with process protocol and regulations pertaining to Telecommunications Public Consultation and Indigenous Peoples consultation
Strong working knowledge of Google Earth Excel graphics software SharePoint and Teams
Strong business acumen and proven ability to implement and maintain effective business practices
Working knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction general practices an asset
Fluent in French would be an asset
An excellent communicator with a professional and objective outlook who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Able to travel when required
Able to work outside of normal business hours when required

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As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview:

Xplore Inc. isCanadas fibre 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living for today and future generations.