Land Representative

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself - we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Our US Land Services team is expanding to support our larger-scaled growth projects. We need an experienced Land Representative to maintain landowner relationships across our US operations. This role will assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights and land access agreements, while reporting directly to the leader of US Land Services West.

What you'll do

• Supervise and oversee third-party contract land personnel.
• Manage contract land personnel on negotiation of agreements and positions with landowners, always reflecting fair and equitable practices.
• Collaborate with knowledgeable and expert internal clients in resolution of land-related responsibilities and issues.
• Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders focusing on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Coordinate and lead acquisition of non-environmental permitting activities such as road user maintenance agreement (RUMA's), heavy haul permits, utility relocations, crossings, etc...
• Conduct high level, forward-thinking project planning, budget forecasting, and risk assessment on behalf of Land Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in post construction land damages settlements.
• Experience with non-environmental permitting acquisition with third party impacts such as DOH agencies.
• Familiar with state and federal pipeline regulations and requirements.
• Leadership skills, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical expertise, conflict resolution, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Expert communication skills with a high proficiency in public speaking abilities being essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate in Business Administration, or Petroleum Land Management
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in a directly related discipline
• A combination of skills and experience

This position requires candidates to:

• Travel within the US is required approximately 70% of the time; and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect.
• Successful completion of Security Clearance/Criminal Check may be required.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.