Land Agent

Description

The Land Agent role on the Canacre Land Services team is primarily responsible for negotiating and acquiring agreements for projects in Manitoba, maintaining ongoing communication with clients, landowners, and project managers, and consistently delivering top‑quality communication and results.

• Provide site acquisition expertise to clients and engineering/construction teams.
• Negotiate land‑use agreements with private owners and special interest groups.
• Communicate project details to landowners, interest groups, and the community.
• Represent clients and Canacre at community and stakeholder meetings.
• Review and interpret legal agreements, site plans, and large‑scale project layouts.
• Interpret and present appraisal reports to landowners.
• Negotiate damage releases for crop loss and other landowner impacts.
• Maintain detailed daily consultation records.

Requirements

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or post‑secondary education in geography, GIS, land acquisition/real‑estate (asset).
• Possess 5+ years experience in land acquisition/real‑estate or Right‑of‑Way.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with high self‑motivation.
• Exhibit strong team collaboration and excellent communication skills.
• Possess strong reporting and project‑management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability under company insurance.
• Relevant professional accreditation (IRWA, REIC, OREA, AIC, NAIOP) considered an asset.
• Experience on large‑scale infrastructure projects is a plus.

Benefits

Canacre offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and dental coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, RRSP employer matching, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangements, and various wellness initiatives.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance