Mineral Land Negotiator and Contracts Landman, Contract

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. To support our growth plans, we are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

We’re expanding our Regulatory and Land team and have an opportunity for a temporary Mineral Land Negotiator and Contracts Landman position, located in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Director, Development, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and negotiate, draft and interpret various tyles of agreements.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Negotiation of various types of agreements (Farm-ins, Farm-outs, Acquisitions, Sales and Swaps etc.) and ability to draft, review, provide feedback, and interpret the agreements

• Resolution of contract disputes

• Strong working knowledge of provincial regulations

• Work closely with a variety of internal multidisciplinary teams in Exploration and Development, Joint Ventures and Business Development

• Auditing and review of Independent Operation Notices (ION), Abandonment Notices, Rights of First Refusal (ROFR), Request to Drill (RTD) agreements to ensure accuracy

• Ability to analyze and maximize PETRONAS Canada’s value on expiring lands and 

• Coordinate, prepare and process conveyance documentation

• Strong working knowledge of CAPL Operating Procedures, CAPL Farmout and Royalty Procedure and CAPL Property Transfer Procedure

• Ability to communicate effectively with partners and government agencies

• Provide mentoring to team members

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Graduate of a recognized Land program plus 5+ years negotiation experience

• 10+ years of A&D Contract experience

• Strong working knowledge of CAPL Operating Procedures, CAPL Farmout and Royalty Procedure

• Working knowledge and experience with CS Explorer, MS Word and MS Excel required; familiarity with GeoScout would be an asset

• Capable of handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines with attention to detail

• A strong industry network

• Excellent organization and communication skills 

Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.

Please note that independent contractors may also be considered for this role.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM – For permanent employees we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off and hybrid work options for office-based roles

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs

• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan

• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

• Annual employee-directed charity donation program

• Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.