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 proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Our US Land Services team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in the western US to support our US Land Department.

We are seeking a knowledgeable US Land Representative who is responsible for maintaining landowner relationships in the western US. This position supports internal customers such as Operations, Engineering, and Project Management in the acquisition of surface rights and land access agreement and maintaining landowner relations. All while reporting to the leader of US Land Services West.

What you'll do

• Negotiate agreements and positions with landowners, including state agencies which reflect fair and equitable practices and will lead resolution of Land issues and landowner claims
• Supervise and oversee the third-party contract land personnel
• Work with knowledgeable and practice expert internal clients and affected parties such as landowners, landowner/industry associations and regulatory bodies in executing public awareness / consent programs, as well as resolve land-related issues.
• Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders with a focus on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners
• Assess and resolve landowner and land access issues
• Enhance stakeholder relationships to foster a solid foundation for the Land Advantage initiative
• Conducting project planning and project risk assessments on behalf of Land

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the oil or natural gas pipeline industry
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the pipeline industry
• Experience in post construction land damages settlements
• 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 and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions where only general policies and procedures are available requiring application of judgement and independent action.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization and across the businesses.
• Effective communication, writing and public speaking skills are essential.
• A strong team player, self-motivated individualwith good interpersonal, organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and strong networking skills.
• Travel within the US is required approximately 40% of the time; and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect.

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

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.