Regional Land Representative

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canadas only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility Westridge Marine Terminal with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport developed to Canadas high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world creating long-term economic benefits enhanced marine protection enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountains core values Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence guide our every step. Each obstacle weve overcome or success weve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together were focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

The Regional Land Representative role focuses on establishing and maintaining positive relationships with property owners agricultural producers land users and other parties along Trans Mountains operations in the Lower Mainland. The responsibilities will be centered around agricultural land management soil conservation and croprelated considerations associated with pipeline construction maintenance and operations.

The role includes the negotiation and resolution of land and rightofway issues landowner concerns and claims as well as providing real property services related to the acquisition development and disposal of land interests for pipeline operations. This work is grounded in an understanding of agricultural land use soil conservation and croprelated impacts to ensure the longterm productivity of farmland affected by construction and maintenance activities.

The position requires an individual based out of the Chilliwack region covering a territory ranging from Abbotsford to Merritt BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with property owners agricultural landowners producers and land users.
• Collaborate with leaders to formulate solutions for landowner and land user challenges concerns and issues.
• Arranges access onto lands negotiates and settle land files (claims concerns issues conflicts information on respective contractual or statutory rights and damage prevention issues).
• Monitor landuse changes such as zoning and planning developments across the region.
• Communicates responds to and anticipates stakeholder concerns needs and requests while maintaining Trans Mountains commitments to stakeholders milestones and objectives.
• Provides correspondence to stakeholders as necessary for managing the varied land interests held by Trans Mountain including correspondence with government authorities.
• Directly engages and communicates with landowners and land users regarding project information damage prevention or public awareness files and supports the delivery of landowner packages new landowner engagement procedures and unauthorized activity documentation.
• Provides advisory services regarding land use to internal and external parties as well as delivers new land permanent land rights or temporary rights to use land in support of non-routine projects.
• Establishes and maintains lines of communication with field operation staff and external parties such as landowners and government authorities to ensure an effective transfer of knowledge between all stakeholders.
• Investigates information on tenures to both internal and external parties which may result in undertaking other communications as necessary.
• Conduct field assessments related to soil disturbance compaction erosion drainage changes and land restoration needs.
• Monitor land use (including Agricultural Land Reserve requirements) identify potential incompatibilities and support mitigation strategies.
  Provide advisory services on agricultural land use mitigation measures and best practices for construction and operations on farmland.
• Support post-construction land restoration and long-term land productivity objectives.
• Monitoring land use (zoning planning etc.) identifying risks and mitigating encroachments incompatible land use and class change triggers.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• University-level degree (Bachelor of Arts Commerce Agriculture Agrology Soil Science Environmental Science or a related field)ORDiploma in Urban Land Economics (BC)ORLand Agent License (Alberta)OR a minimum of 10 years of equivalent industry experience.
• Valid provincial drivers license.
• Proven ability to assess claims and manage conflict situations while maintaining positive relationships.
• Collaborative team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and work efficiently under pressure with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in analyzing complex issues and implementing practical well-reasoned solutions.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities / projects demands within tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and land/project management databases
• Knowledge of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) Act agricultural land regulations and BC Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) policies is preferred.
• Familiarity with Indigenous lands Crown lands and municipal regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Familiarity with land use planning zoning and regulatory permitting in British Columbia is preferred.
• Experience with agricultural impact mitigation during infrastructure projects is preferred.

Other Requirements and Information

• Will need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
• This is a Field position travel to work sites is required on a regular basis; some overnight stay is also required (5-10%).

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain we believe in an inclusive accessible and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process please contact us at: or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accomodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination resourcefulness and resilience. Its about charting our own course finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and its just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountains commitment to maximize benefits for communities priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6 7 and 8 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc Dakelh (Carrier) Nlakapamux Syilx/Okanagan Interior and Coast Salish Stó:lo as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion diversity equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organizations collective cultural understanding which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups including but not limited to women Indigenous Peoples members of racialized groups persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.