Land Contract Analyst

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 team is evolving to meet the evolving needs of our growing business and to support landowner relationships.

We are seeking service-oriented, high energy Land Contract Analyst that will be the liaison between internal groups such as Operations, Crossing Engineers, Integrity and Engineering Services and Legal, as well as external Third Parties/Applicants.   You will have the proven skills and competencies to deliver value to US Land and various internal groups by reviewing, analyzing, and processing land contracts and related documents for TC Energy.  Your primary focus will be on US Crossings and Payment Transfers.

The successful candidate will report to the Manager, US Land Administration, and will ensure that documentation is produced accurately and in a timely manner according to project or operational schedules, applicable corporate policies, and legal and regulatory requirements.  

What You'll Do

• Process changes in ownership related to ongoing land rights rental payments (aka Payment Transfers)
• Coordinate and issue crossing agreements within the US Crossings system.
• Process and review major Crossing and encroachment applications administered by Land Services.
• Submit major Crossing and Encroachment applications for review and approval by Integrity Engineering Services.
• Submit approved Major Crossing or Encroachment Agreements to the Third-Party for signature.
• Issue fully executed Encroachment Agreements.
• Record the Encroachment Agreement in the Land Services database.

• Day to day administration of surface contracts, easements, and leases with a talent for solving complex land issues
• Reviewing and analyzing land contracts, purchase agreements, and related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Identifying discrepancies or issues with land contracts, and working with stakeholders to resolve them
• Conducting research on legal and regulatory requirements related to land contracts and real estate transactions
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including landowners, buyers, sellers, attorneys, and title companies
• Updating and maintaining land databases and files
• Creating reports and presentations on land contract analysis
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to land contracts and real estate transactions
• Requesting and ensuring all land right payments are paid in accordance with contractual obligations 
• Provide the Manager, US Land Administration with updates and elevate issues accordingly  
• Effectively respond to and resolve landowner and other stakeholder queries in a timely manner 
• Ability to pull and interpret surface data and reports from a variety of sources
• Updating, tracking and maintaining surface records/information in the land system and the physical land files  
• Ensuring all land obligations, expiries, and commitments are met and tracked appropriately in the land system 
• Supporting the Regional Land Representative team as required 
• Perform tasks with limited oversight and resolve issues using established guidelines, procedures and policies, within level of accountability 

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, finance, or real estate or applicable work experience (a minimum of 5+ years)
• Knowledge of land contracts and real estate transactions
• Experience working with legal and regulatory requirements related to land contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills using sound judgment and an aptitude for research 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to participate effectively in a dynamic team environment 
• Pleasant and professional manner with a strong customer service focus  
• Keen interest in delivering results in a timely and efficient manner 
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task 

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 three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) 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 [email protected].