Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Land Acquisition Specialist (Right-Of-Way), ANS

THE WORK

• Will lead and supervise the acquisition of all types of real property interests, including permanent and temporary rights, permits, and expropriation agreements.
• Will develop, implement, and oversee Property Acquisition strategies aligned with project scope, design requirements, organizational policies, and applicable legal principles.
• Will review land requirements to ensure conformity with project objectives, regulatory frameworks, and property rights legislation.
• Will manage land investigations, due diligence activities, and the coordination of property‑related technical inputs.
• Will act as a senior Land Agent, directly leading and supporting negotiations with landowners, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Will advise and support negotiators on complex or sensitive acquisition files, including matters involving compensation and expropriation.
• Will interface with clients, developers, contractors, and public authorities to support Transit‑Oriented Communities and Transit‑Oriented Developments (TOC/TOD) initiatives.
• Will chair and participate in project meetings, stakeholder consultations, and coordination sessions.
• Will collaborate closely with design, engineering, utilities, geotechnical, environmental, rail systems, architecture, and landscape architecture teams throughout project delivery.
• Will review and oversee project design drawings to ensure alignment with approved Property Acquisition strategies and project requirements.
• Will identify land‑related risks and constraints and develop mitigation strategies to support project success.
• Will mentor and develop team members on land acquisition best practices, investigations, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Will assist in preparing and managing property acquisition budgets, including expropriation costs, contingencies, and potential claims.
• Will prepare financial models, analyses, and cost estimates to support property acquisition planning and project feasibility assessments.
• Will develop business cases and options analyses that clearly outline real estate impacts, risks, opportunities, and associated costs.
• Will draft, review, and finalize reports, memoranda, presentations, correspondence, and property‑related agreements.
• Will organize and maintain property‑related sections, schedules, and documentation within Project Agreements (PA).
• Will create and implement project monitoring frameworks to track property acquisition activities, milestones, risks, and performance metrics.
• Will guide staff in responding to RFIs, change requests, and client or contractor inquiries related to property acquisition matters.
• Will support staffing requirements, contribute to team development initiatives, and foster a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Office‑based or Hybrid (Travel may be required)
• With all our roles, there is some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities.

As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field (Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in land acquisition and real property services for infrastructure or large‑scale development projects
• Minimum 5 years demonstrating experience as a Land Agent, including negotiations, land investigations, stakeholder engagement, and expropriation processes

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Recognized professional certification from one or more of the following:
• International Right‑of‑Way Association (IRWA)
• Ordre des Évaluateurs Agréés du Québec (OEAQ) o Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)
• Membership in good standing with IRWA, OEAQ, and/or ECI
• In‑depth understanding of real estate acquisition and expropriation processes, including compensation frameworks
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage sensitive stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, audience‑appropriate reports and presentations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize risks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and solutions‑focused
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary technical environments

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