Senior Surface Land Coordinator

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values:
Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions:
We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.

We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Surface Land Coordinator to join our Surface Land and Stakeholder Relations team. Reporting to the Team Lead, Surface Land - Thermal, this role provides timely and accurate technical support to advance surface land projects and manages land activities associated with SAGD development in Saskatchewan.

Essential Functions Coordinate Surface Land projects, including package preparation for drilling and construction activities, AFE management, accruals, survey kickoffs, project initiation, regulatory approvals, auditing, and field construction activities, while managing surface land brokers, environmental consultants and surveying companies to ensure project priorities are executed in a timely manner.

Work closely with several asset teams to initiate capital projects.

Coordinate land access for abandonment and reclamation projects.

Provide regular updates and reports to management on project performance.

Coordinate surface land A&D project requirements as directed by the Senior Advisor.

Prepare and review monthly surface expiry, obligation, and rental reports.

Ensure compliance with applicable government legislation and local HSE standards.

Establish and maintain surface land files and accurately enter project data into Land Works and other company databases.

Respond to queries regarding Rental Review Letters and input updates in Landworks.

Liaise with landowners to address calls and inquiries and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications Post-secondary education in Petroleum Land Administration or a related discipline is preferred.

Petroleum Land Administration Certificate, Land Agent License, and/or a professional designation from a recognized industry institution are considered assets.

Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

Thorough knowledge of Crown and Freehold surface land regulations in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Strong understanding of environmental and regulatory approval requirements associated with capital projects.

Proficiency with Land Works, Aucerna Execute, Microsoft Office, and GIS/mapping applications.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with landowners, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

Self-motivated with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Environment:

Based out of our downtown Calgary head office.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.
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