ROW Acquisition Agent – Remote Position

Synergy Land Services Ltd. (Synergy) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our busy team as a ROW Acquisition Agent, supporting various projects in the BC Lower Mainland area, with travel to project areas on an as-needed basis. This fully remote position is for a one-year contract with the opportunity to renew.

About Synergy

Synergy is committed to providing high-quality land and right-of-way services for a diverse range of projects, including large-scale pipelines, power transmission, transportation/infrastructure, telecommunications, upstream oil and gas, renewables, and mineral acquisition.

Experience

The successful applicant must have a minimum of three years of working knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Job Responsibilities

• negotiating and acquiring agreements with various stakeholders
• mitigating and resolving potential land issues
• preparing acquisition documents
• coordinating communication among all stakeholders, including municipalities, planning departments, councillors, residents, and community associations
• maintaining thorough documentation of all project activities
• liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure overall project success and completion
• reporting on project status, ensuring compliance with mutually agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and other deliverables
• organizing and attending public meetings as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• preference for candidates with a R/W-NAC or SR/WA designation through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
• minimum 3 years of industry-related experience
• valid Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
• experience in appraisal and valuation
• experience and competency in the use of the BC Land Titles system
• high level of integrity when working with confidential documents and information
• related multi-discipline experience is welcome (real estate, land administration, property law, urban planning)
• self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
• ability to quickly learn new tasks
• acute attention to detail
• excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Personal Characteristics and Transferable Skills

• highly accountable, responsible, and ethical
• highly motivated, communicative, and flexible
• strong team player with effective and open communication skills
• ability to understand varying viewpoints and manage conflict
• skilled at gaining the trust and cooperation of team members
• ability to work independently and remain self-motivated
• proven ability to remain calm under pressure
• ability to effectively prioritize workflow and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• ability to proactively and effectively respond to difficult situations and changing business conditions
• ability to take the lead, work independently, and/or be a team player, as required under various circumstances
• professional and trustworthy in all dealings

Only those candidates possessing the above qualifications will be considered.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive remuneration.

When applying, please refer to Job Posting NOV2024ROWACAG.

Submit resumes to the attention of Human Resources via email: resumes@synergyland.ca.

Please view our website, www.synergyland.ca, for additional information in regards to services we provide.